- Must visit
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Bilbao’s iconic contemporary art museum, famous for Frank Gehry’s titanium architecture and major international exhibitions. A defining city landmark and top cultural stop.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hondarribia to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hondarribia to Bilbao will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 11 buses that leave Hondarribia for Bilbao on Sun, Jul 12, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hondarribia to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€28). The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 24m 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 Bus, Alsa Supra, FlixBus.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Hondarribia to Bilbao buses for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 12:30 AM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1h45 | 2:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 1h55 | 3:55 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 2h05 | 8:05 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 2h00 | 10:15 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
95927 | 9:20 AM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 1h40 | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
7464 | 12:30 PM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 1h55 | 2:25 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
95919 | 6:50 PM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 1h40 | 8:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1h50 | 10:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 2h05 | 11:45 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Hendaye, Avenida D'espagne | 1h55 | 11:55 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:45 PM Irun, Txanaleta Plaza | 1h45 | 12:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Hondarribia to Bilbao run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 57 miles (92 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 57 miles (92 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Bilbao — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bilbao trip today.
Bilbao’s iconic contemporary art museum, famous for Frank Gehry’s titanium architecture and major international exhibitions. A defining city landmark and top cultural stop.
One of Spain’s leading art museums, with strong collections spanning Old Masters, Basque art, and modern works. Highly regarded by locals and visitors.
The city’s maritime museum, covering Bilbao’s port, shipbuilding, and river history through indoor exhibits and dockside displays.
Bilbao’s atmospheric old town, known for its medieval street pattern, historic buildings, shops, and lively urban character.
A scenic riverside promenade linking major modern landmarks, ideal for walking and appreciating Bilbao’s urban regeneration.
A classic viewpoint above the city, popular for sweeping skyline views and especially attractive for photos at dusk.
Salt cod gently cooked with garlic, olive oil, and chili until the sauce emulsifies. A classic Basque dish strongly associated with Bilbao and nearby Bizkaia.
Salt cod served with a rich red pepper and onion sauce in the Bizkaian style. It is one of the signature traditional dishes of the province.
A traditional Basque fishermen’s stew of tuna, potatoes, peppers, and onions. It is hearty, local, and closely tied to the Cantabrian coast.
Established Michelin-starred restaurant by the river, known for creative tasting menus built around Basque ingredients in an intimate setting.
World-famous destination restaurant in Axpe-Atxondo, often visited from Bilbao, celebrated for masterful wood-fire cooking and exceptional Basque produce.
Popular and established pintxos bar known for polished small bites and a lively central atmosphere. A reliable stop for classic and modern pintxos.
Moderate for Spain. Pintxos and casual meals are affordable, while hotels and fine dining cost more.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change in cafés; taxis usually rounded up.
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Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses -> Bilbao-Abando
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hondarribia 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 Hondarribia to Bilbao buses use the Irun, Txanaleta Plaza to Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea. Use this guide to compare Hondarribia and Bilbao bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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