- Must visit
Parque de las Ciencias
Science museum known for hands-on exhibits, biodome, planetarium, and family-friendly displays on technology and the natural world.

Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
11h 30m
Average duration
11h 30m
Buses per day
1
Distance
319 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Granada among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a flight costs an average of $18.
Distance: 421 miles (678 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$83 Average price Cheapest | $203 Average price | $106 Average price | $163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 14m Average total duration 13h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Granada:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Granada costing on average $106 (€87).
A bus is $120 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Granada costing on average $203 (€167).
Other travel options to Granada take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
Train takes on average 13h 44m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€68) compared to roughly $163 (€134) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $80 (€66). The journey takes 9h 57m versus 8h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Autobuses La Unión | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Granada buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 5:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 11h30 | 4:30 AM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
Supra Economy · Normal | 9:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 11h30 | 8:30 PM Granada, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bilbao to Granada run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $74 (€61) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 421 miles (678 km) distance in 10h 30m.
Distance 421 miles (678 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€61) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
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Discover the best of Granada — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Granada trip today.
Science museum known for hands-on exhibits, biodome, planetarium, and family-friendly displays on technology and the natural world.
Leading fine arts museum in the Palace of Charles V, with important Andalusian painting and sculpture from the Gothic to modern periods.
Archaeology museum in a Renaissance house, displaying Iberian, Roman, and Islamic finds that explain Granada’s long urban history.
Famous mirador facing the Alhambra, especially popular at sunset for one of Spain’s most celebrated urban panoramas.
Traditional hillside district known for cave homes, flamenco heritage, abbey views, and atmospheric walks above the Darro valley.
Atmospheric street along the Darro River, framed by bridges, historic buildings, and classic views up to the Alhambra.
A chilled soup of tomato, bread, olive oil and garlic, topped with jamón and egg. It is one of Granada's most emblematic warm-weather dishes.
Thin slices of cured ham from nearby Trevélez, prized for mountain air curing and deep savory flavor. A classic tapa across Granada.
Broad beans sautéed with cured ham, a simple classic from Granada province served as a tapa or starter in spring.
Refined Andalusian tasting menus in an elegant historic setting near the center. Best known for creative high-end cuisine and polished service.
Traditional granadino restaurant famous for broad beans with ham and classic local dishes. Formal yet approachable, with a long-standing reputation.
Historic central bar-restaurant known for Granada tapas culture, cured ham and Andalusian classics. Lively, old-school and very popular.
Budget-friendly for Spain. Tapas and local bars are good value, many central stays are moderate, and city buses are low cost versus Madrid or Barcelona.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; small change for cafes; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.
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Granada Estación De Autobuses -> Plaza Isabel La Católica, Granada
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Granada by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Granada, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bilbao to Granada buses use the Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses to Granada, Estación De Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Bilbao and Granada bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Granada, Estación De Autobuses is 1 km from Granada city centre. Public transport options include:
Granada, Estación De Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Granada, Estación De Autobuses.
Available at Granada, Estación De Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Granada, Estación De Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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