The cheapest and fastest buses from Logroño to Bilbao
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Logroño to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Logroño to Bilbao will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 5 buses that leave Logroño 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 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
7:30 AM1h10Logroño8:40 AMBilbao$111One-way0 transfers
11:40 AM1h30Logroño1:10 PMBilbao$131One-way0 transfers
6:30 PM1h40Logroño8:10 PMBilbao$131One-way0 transfers
6:50 PM1h30Logroño8:20 PMBilbao$131One-way0 transfers
6:50 AM1h40Logroño8:30 AMBilbao$141One-way0 transfers
7:30 AM1h10Logroño8:40 AMBilbao$111One-way0 transfers
11:40 AM1h30Logroño1:10 PMBilbao$131One-way0 transfers
6:50 PM1h30Logroño8:20 PMBilbao$131One-way0 transfers
6:50 AM1h40Logroño8:30 AMBilbao$141One-way0 transfers
6:30 PM1h40Logroño8:10 PMBilbao$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Logroño to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Logroño to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Logroño to Bilbao:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Logroño to Bilbao costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 2h 15m versus 1h 31m 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 BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Alava Bus.
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.
Logroño to Bilbao Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Live departures
Logroño to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Logroño 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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![]() | 6:50 AM Logroño | 1h40 | 8:30 AM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Logroño | 1h10 | 8:40 AM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 AM Logroño | 1h30 | 1:10 PM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Logroño | 1h40 | 8:10 PM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 PM Logroño | 1h30 | 8:20 PM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Logroño to Bilbao
Buses from Logroño to Bilbao run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 60 miles (97 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Alava Bus from Logroño to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Logroño to Bilbao with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Alava Bus for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Logroño to Bilbao: Information about the journey
The Unión Alavesa is the company in charge of making this journey between Logroño and Bilbao. There is a distance of about 130 kilometres between the two cities and buses leave from Monday to Friday from the Riojan capital between 7.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m., on Saturdays from 8.30 a.m. and on Sundays between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.. The journey time to the Basque city is about one and a half hours and two hours and ten minutes.
More information about the return journey in bus from Bilbao to Logroño
What to see in Bilbao
Bilbao is not only the most populated city in the Basque Country, but it is also its main economic and industrial engine and one of its most visited points. The Guggenheim Museum, designed by architect Frank Gehry, has become one of the emblems of the Biscayan city, along with Puppy, a 12-metre dog made of flowers at the entrance to the museum. Gastronomy is also one of the strong points of Bilbao, where in addition to pintxos, dishes made with sea ingredients such as cod in pil-pil, Biscayan style or hake in green sauce stand out. Bilbao is a very recommendable city to visit that in the last few years has undergone a great change and has gone from being a merely industrial city to being a modern and avant-garde city.
FAQs: Bus from Logroño to Bilbao
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Logroño 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, a modern and contemporary art museum known for its innovative architecture by Frank Gehry
- Casco Viejo, the old town of Bilbao featuring narrow streets, historic buildings, and vibrant local markets
- Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, a museum housing a diverse collection of artworks from the Middle Ages to contemporary pieces
- Santiago Cathedral, a Gothic-style cathedral with a rich history dating back to the 14th century
- Zubizuri Bridge, a striking white arch bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava offering scenic views of the city.
- Mount Artxanda, a scenic viewpoint accessible by funicular offering panoramic views of the city
- La Ribera Market, a vibrant market offering fresh produce, local delicacies, and a lively atmosphere
- A walk along the Nervión River, providing a relaxing experience with beautiful views of the cityscape
- Enjoying pintxos, the Basque version of tapas, in one of the many local bars
- Exploring the Azkuna Zentroa, a cultural and leisure center housed in a former wine warehouse.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
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