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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Bilbao’s iconic contemporary art museum, famous for Frank Gehry’s titanium architecture and major international exhibitions. A clear city highlight and one of Spain’s best-known cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Llanes to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Llanes to Bilbao will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 5 buses that leave Llanes for Bilbao on Fri, May 29, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct buses cover the 149 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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 Llanes to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Llanes to Bilbao:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Llanes to Bilbao costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 53m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€14). The journey takes 2h 36m versus 1h 59m 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.
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 12:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Llanes to Bilbao buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 7:45 AM Llanes, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 AM Llanes, Estación de Autobuses | 3h40 | 1:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:30 PM Llanes, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 5:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Llanes, Estación de Autobuses | 3h35 | 8:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:45 PM Llanes, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 10:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Llanes to Bilbao run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 92 miles (149 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 92 miles (149 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Bilbao’s iconic contemporary art museum, famous for Frank Gehry’s titanium architecture and major international exhibitions. A clear city highlight and one of Spain’s best-known cultural attractions.
A leading art museum with strong collections of Basque, Spanish, and European painting from old masters to modern works. Widely valued by locals and a rewarding stop beyond the Guggenheim.
Bilbao’s maritime museum, focused on the port, shipbuilding, estuary life, and the city’s industrial history. A strong choice for understanding how Bilbao developed around the river.
Bilbao’s old town, known for medieval streets, lively squares, shops, and historic atmosphere. It is one of the essential areas for walking, people-watching, and discovering the city’s roots.
Well-known hilltop viewpoint with broad views over Bilbao, especially popular for sunset photos. It is one of the city’s best scenic spots and easy to pair with the funicular.
Redeveloped waterfront district around the Guggenheim, showcasing Bilbao’s modern transformation. Excellent for architecture walks, river views, and contemporary city photography.
Salt cod gently cooked with olive oil, garlic, and chili until the sauce emulsifies. It is a classic Basque specialty strongly associated with Bilbao and the wider region.
Salt cod served with a rich red pepper and onion sauce from Bizkaia. It is one of the most traditional dishes of Bilbao province.
A hearty Basque tuna and potato stew once cooked by fishermen on boats. It is a beloved regional comfort dish, especially along the Biscay coast.
Prestigious fine dining restaurant inside the Guggenheim, known for minimalist high-end Basque cuisine and an elegant contemporary atmosphere.
Well-known riverside fine dining restaurant offering a creative tasting-menu experience rooted in seasonal Basque ingredients and polished service.
Popular and established pintxos bar celebrated for excellent bar snacks, including award-winning creations, in a casual central setting.
Moderate for Spain: pintxos and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at casual spots, and about 5-10% only for notably good table service.
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