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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Frank Gehry’s titanium-clad museum is Bilbao’s global icon, celebrated for major contemporary art shows and bold architecture.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cudillero to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cudillero to Bilbao will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
It's difficult to get from Cudillero to Bilbao without transferring at least once.

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Buses from Cudillero to Bilbao run on average 22 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (262 km) distance in 4h 42m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Cudillero to Bilbao.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h47 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:02AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 7h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 10:13AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 01:13PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:43PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 03:56PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h04 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Cudillero to Bilbao buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:58 AM [villazones, Los] San Juan De Piñera 2 [cta 5163] | 5h47 | 1:45 PM Bilbao | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:13 PM [villazones, Los] San Juan De Piñera 2 [cta 5163] | 7h07 | 8:20 PM Bilbao | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:56 PM [villazones, Los] San Juan De Piñera 2 [cta 5163] | 6h04 | 10:00 PM Bilbao | 1 transfer | |
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Frank Gehry’s titanium-clad museum is Bilbao’s global icon, celebrated for major contemporary art shows and bold architecture.
Fine arts museum with outstanding Basque, Spanish, and European works spanning from the Middle Ages to today.
Museum devoted to Basque archaeology, ethnography, and local history inside a restored Jesuit college in the Old Town.
Bilbao’s medieval old quarter, packed with historic streets, shops, churches, and lively plazas ideal for walking.
Riverside promenade around the Guggenheim, excellent for architecture views, public art, and easy city-center walks.
Panoramic hilltop viewpoint reached by funicular, popular for sweeping views over Bilbao and access to green walking areas.
Salt cod cooked slowly in olive oil, garlic and chilli until the sauce emulsifies. A Basque classic closely linked to Bilbao's traditional seafood cooking.
Salt cod baked with a sauce of peppers, tomato, onion and garlic. A hallmark Biscayan dish that reflects Bilbao's historic cod trade.
Veal shanks braised in red wine and vegetables until tender. This rich stew is a beloved specialty from the Basque Country and northern Spain.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Martín Berasategui with creative tasting menus and refined service inside the Guggenheim Museum.
Elegant Michelin-starred venue serving modern Basque cuisine with strong seasonal products. Ideal for a high-end local dining experience.
Traditional restaurant known for Basque seafood and meat dishes in a polished setting near the river. Well regarded for classic local cooking.
Moderate for Spain: hotels and dining cost more than smaller cities, but pintxos, public transit, and coffee remain fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafes and taxis, small change or rounding up is enough.
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Most Cudillero to Bilbao buses use the Cudillero, Calle Principal to Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Cudillero and Bilbao bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Cudillero, Calle Principal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local eateries nearby serve snacks and meals.
Wi-Fi is available at Cudillero, Calle Principal. ATMs are available at Cudillero, Calle Principal.
Ticket office support is available at Cudillero, Calle Principal.
Available at Cudillero, Calle Principal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cudillero, Calle Principal: The station is accessible with some assistance required.
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.
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