The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
120 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bilbao for San Vicente de la Barquera on Mon, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 120 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 5 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal12:30 PM2h35Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses3:05 PMSan Vicente De La Barquera, Estación De Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
Normal6:30 PM2h35Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:05 PMSan Vicente De La Barquera, Estación De Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
Normal3:30 PM3h10Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses6:40 PMSan Vicente De La Barquera, Estación De Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal2:15 AM5h35Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:50 AMSan Vicente De La Barquera, Estación De Autobuses$181One-way1 transfer
Normal12:30 PM2h35Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses3:05 PMSan Vicente De La Barquera, Estación De Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
Normal6:30 PM2h35Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:05 PMSan Vicente De La Barquera, Estación De Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
Normal3:30 PM3h10Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses6:40 PMSan Vicente De La Barquera, Estación De Autobuses$161One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal2:15 AM5h35Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:50 AMSan Vicente De La Barquera, Estación De Autobuses$181One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 49m Average total duration 11h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera:
A bus is $0.92 (€0.75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to San Vicente de la Barquera take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 19m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€12). The journey takes 2h 6m versus 1h 36m 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 Alsa, 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.
Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Live departures
Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:10 PM Bilbao | 1h30 | 10:40 PM San Vicente de la Barquera | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 2:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 5h35 | 7:50 AM San Vicente De La Barquera, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h35 | 3:05 PM San Vicente De La Barquera, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 6:40 PM San Vicente De La Barquera, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2h35 | 9:05 PM San Vicente De La Barquera, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera
Buses from Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 18:30. The fastest bus covers the 74 miles (120 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 74 miles (120 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 6:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Bilbao to San Vicente de la BarqueraYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera with Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera 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 San Vicente de la Barquera, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera
Most Bilbao to San Vicente de la Barquera buses use the Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses to San Vicente De La Barquera, Estación De Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Bilbao and San Vicente de la Barquera bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Bilbao station do buses to San Vicente de la Barquera leave from?
Getting to Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses from Bilbao city centre
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses bus station facilities and services
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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