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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 on Sep 18
Kč1502
Average ticket price on Sep 18
Kč1645
Fastest journey on Sep 18
10 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
11 h 19 m
Buses on Sep 18
29
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 Kč1645 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč1502.
It's difficult to get from Elche to Bilbao without transferring at least once.
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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Elche to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of Kč98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of Kč98, while a flight costs an average of Kč7887.
Distance: 364 miles (587 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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Kč295 Average price | Kč7887 Average price | Kč98 Average price Cheapest |
12h 27m Average total duration 11h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Elche to Bilbao:
A train is Kč197 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Elche to Bilbao costing on average Kč295.
A train is Kč7789 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elche to Bilbao costing on average Kč7887.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 4m.
Bus takes on average 11h 57m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:02AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 11h48 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1996 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč1709 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč1705 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč1705 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč1705 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč1709 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč1705 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Kč1633 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1633 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:43PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 19h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1506 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:58PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 18h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč1506 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1633 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 02:43PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 17h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1506 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč1506 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 02:58PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 16h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč1506 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 05:23PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h22 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1506 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 05:38PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h07 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč1506 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč1506 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč1502 |
The table below shows live departures for Elche to Bilbao buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal+ BILMAN | 6:30 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 13h00 | 7:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ BILMAN | 7:05 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 12h25 | 7:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 12h15 | 10:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 12h15 | 10:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 13h15 | 11:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:02 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 11h48 | 11:50 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:02 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 11h48 | 11:50 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:02 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 12h43 | 12:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Elche to Bilbao run on average 17 times per day, taking around 11h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at Kč60 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 364 miles (587 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 364 miles (587 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč60 |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 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 Elche, Estación De Autobuses to Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea. 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.
Elche, Hospital General is 1 km from Elche city centre. Public transport options include:
Elche, Hospital General has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurants available within the hospital premises.
Wi-Fi is available at Elche, Hospital General. ATMs are aTM available inside the hospital.
Ticket office support is available at Elche, Hospital General.
Available at Elche, Hospital General: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Elche, Hospital General: The stop is accessible for disabled passengers.
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.
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several nearby cafes and restaurants.
Wi-Fi is available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea. ATMs are available at nearby locations.
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
Available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea: Ramps and designated areas for accessibility.
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