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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.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
5 h 47 m
Average duration
6 h 19 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
262 km
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 $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
It's difficult to get from Cudillero to Bilbao without transferring at least once.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cudillero to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $129.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $245 Average price | $73 Average price |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 11m Average total duration 16h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cudillero to Bilbao:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cudillero to Bilbao costing on average $73.
A bus is $196 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cudillero to Bilbao costing on average $245.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 30m.
Train takes on average 16h 41m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 10:13AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 01:13PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 03:56PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Cudillero to Bilbao buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 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 | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 7:58 AM [villazones, Los] San Juan De Piñera 2 [cta 5163] | 5h47 | 1:45 PM Bilbao | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Cudillero to Bilbao run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (262 km) distance in 5h 47m.
Distance 162 miles (262 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 47m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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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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