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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
$40
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
340 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salamanca to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salamanca to Bilbao will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 3 buses that leave Salamanca for Bilbao on Tue, Aug 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct buses cover the 340 km distance in an average of 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest buses will take 7 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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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Salamanca to Bilbao:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Bilbao costing on average $81.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $55. The journey takes 5h 9m versus 4h 3m 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, Alsa Supra, 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for Salamanca to Bilbao buses for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 3:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 5h50 | 9:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Salamanca to Bilbao run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 211 miles (340 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 211 miles (340 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 7:30 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.
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.
Official public transport app
Bilbao Intermodal -> Moyua Plaza, Bilbao
The Salamanca Bilbao buses generally take more than 5 hours to cover the distance between the two cities, which is almost 400 kilometres. Departures can be programmed every 2, 3 or 6 hours. It is possible to travel combining a bus journey with a train journey to get to Abando station.
The operating companies of the Salamanca Bilbao buses are ALSA and Ouibus. Sometimes they combine their services to cover the distance between the two cities. ALSA coaches offer their travellers free wifi, entertainment through the Ociobus channel, touch screens, air conditioning, toilets and, in trips with Supra service, hostess on board and catering service are included. The buses of Ouibus have air conditioning, free wifi and toilet.
The fastest bus service in Salamanca Bilbao is that of ALSA Supra. This trip takes 4 hours and 45 minutes, and the bus only stops in Valladolid and Burgos. Trips combining bus and train can take more than 10 hours, and the change of means of transport is established in Miranda de Ebro.
Between Mondays and Fridays there are 8 to 10 daily departures of buses Salamanca Bilbao. On Saturdays there are 7 departures, and on Sundays there are 3 buses. These totals include combined bus and train journeys, and Ouibus departures to Paris Bercy or Milan that stop in Bilbao.
Salamanca bus station: located a little more than 1 kilometre from the centre, this station has several shops, bakery, bar, banks, beauty and physiotherapy centre, automatic slogans and toilets. To get there in 10 minutes from Plaza Puerta de Zamora it is possible to take the urban buses of lines 13 or 26.
.Bilbao Termibus Station: located next to the San Mamés Stadium, in Basurto, it has direct metro and train access, ticket sales, ticket offices, shops, toilets, cafeteria, free wifi, automatic teller machines and telephone booths. At the San Mamés interchange you can take the suburban trains C1 and C2 to get to the centre and Abando in less than 10 minutes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salamanca 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 Salamanca to Bilbao buses use the Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Salamanca and Bilbao bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses is 2 km from Salamanca city centre. Public transport options include:
Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar Salamanca (0.3 km), Fast Food Express (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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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