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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
lei201
Average price
lei202
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
476 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manzanares to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manzanares to Bilbao will cost around lei202 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei201.
Of the 2 buses that leave Manzanares for Bilbao on Mon, Aug 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 476 km distance in an average of 8 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 8 h 30 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.




Buses from Manzanares to Bilbao run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at lei199 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 295 miles (476 km) distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 295 miles (476 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price lei199 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 2 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price lei199 |
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei199 |
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price lei203 |
The table below shows live departures for Manzanares 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:00 AM Manzanares | 8h30 | 8:30 AM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Manzanares | 8h30 | 7:30 AM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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