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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
€154
Average price
€154
Fastest journey
1 d 5 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 5 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
587 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Elche to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elche to Bilbao will cost around €154 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €154.
It's difficult to get from Elche to Bilbao without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Elche to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €78.
Distance: 364 miles (587 km)
Most popular Flight | Train |
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€58 Average price Cheapest | €78 Average price |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Elche to Bilbao:
A flight is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Elche to Bilbao costing on average €78.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 20m.
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:43PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 19h02 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:58PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 18h47 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 02:43PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 17h02 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 02:58PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 16h47 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 05:23PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h22 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 05:38PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h07 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 29h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €154 |
The table below shows live departures for Elche to Bilbao buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 29h05 | 11:55 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 2 transfers | |
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Take a bus from Elche to Bilbao and enjoy the approximately 364 miles (587 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:20.
Distance 364 miles (587 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 15m |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Bilbao — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bilbao trip today.
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elche to Bilbao 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 Bilbao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Elche to Bilbao buses use the Alicante, Estación de Autobuses to Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea station pair. Use this guide to compare Elche and Bilbao bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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