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The cheapest and fastest buses from Zarautz to Bilbao
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 07
- Cheapest price on Nov 07
- €4
- Average ticket price on Nov 07
- €6
- Fastest journey on Nov 07
- 30 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 07
- 51 m
- Buses on Nov 07
- 5
- Distance
- 61 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zarautz to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zarautz to Bilbao will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Fast buses
On Sat, Nov 07, we found 5 buses from Zarautz to Bilbao, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 61 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Sat, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
9:00 PM 0h30 Zarautz 9:30 PM Bilbao €4 1 One-way 0 transfers9:45 AM 1h20 Zarautz 11:05 AM Bilbao €5 1 One-way 0 transfers4:00 PM 0h50 Zarautz 4:50 PM Bilbao €5 1 One-way 0 transfers12:40 PM 0h50 Zarautz 1:30 PM Bilbao €5 1 One-way 0 transfers6:00 PM 0h45 Zarautz 6:45 PM Bilbao €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:00 PM 0h30 Zarautz 9:30 PM Bilbao €4 1 One-way 0 transfers6:00 PM 0h45 Zarautz 6:45 PM Bilbao €7 1 One-way 0 transfers4:00 PM 0h50 Zarautz 4:50 PM Bilbao €5 1 One-way 0 transfers12:40 PM 0h50 Zarautz 1:30 PM Bilbao €5 1 One-way 0 transfers9:45 AM 1h20 Zarautz 11:05 AM Bilbao €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Zarautz to Bilbao
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Take a bus from Zarautz to Bilbao and enjoy the approximately 37 miles (61 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 05:15, the last at 22:37.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
First bus 5:15 AM |
Last bus 10:37 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Frequently asked questions about your Zarautz to Bilbao trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Zarautz to Bilbao.
The earliest bus from Zarautz to Bilbao leaves at 5:15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Zarautz to Bilbao leaves at 10:37 PM.
Zarautz to Bilbao Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:48AM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Lurraldebus Euskotren | Departure Time 07:37AM | Arrival Time 09:34AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Lurraldebus Euskotren | Departure Time 08:37AM | Arrival Time 10:39AM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Lurraldebus Euskotren | Departure Time 09:37AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Lurraldebus Euskotren | Departure Time 10:37AM | Arrival Time 12:39PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:51PM | Duration 1h36 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Lurraldebus Euskotren | Departure Time 11:37AM | Arrival Time 01:38PM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Lurraldebus Euskotren | Departure Time 12:37PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Lurraldebus Euskotren | Departure Time 01:37PM | Arrival Time 03:33PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Lurraldebus Euskotren | Departure Time 02:54PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Lurraldebus Euskotren | Departure Time 03:37PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Lurraldebus Euskotren | Departure Time 04:37PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Lurraldebus Euskotren | Departure Time 05:37PM | Arrival Time 07:43PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Lurraldebus Euskotren | Departure Time 06:37PM | Arrival Time 08:39PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Lurraldebus Euskotren | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Avanza Gipuzkoa | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Lurraldebus Euskotren | Departure Time 10:37PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 9h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Live departures
Zarautz to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Zarautz to Bilbao buses for today, Friday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 9:15 PM Zarautz | 1h35 | 10:50 PM Bilbao | 1 transfer | |
| 10:15 PM Zarautz - Suhiltzaileen Biribilgunea | 1h00 | 11:15 PM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 10:37 PM Zarautz - Zubiaurrezahar Kalea 1 - Bus Geltokia | 9h58 | 8:35 AM Bilbao | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, November 7 | |||||
| 9:45 AM Zarautz | 1h20 | 11:05 AM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:40 PM Zarautz | 0h50 | 1:30 PM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 PM Zarautz | 0h50 | 4:50 PM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:00 PM Zarautz | 0h45 | 6:45 PM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 PM Zarautz | 0h30 | 9:30 PM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Bus providers: Avanza Gipuzkoa, Lurraldebus Euskotren from Zarautz to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Zarautz to Bilbao with Avanza Gipuzkoa, Lurraldebus Euskotren. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Avanza Gipuzkoa
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanza Gipuzkoa Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Avanza Gipuzkoa Price
€11
Avanza Gipuzkoa frequency
12 a day
Lurraldebus Euskotren
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Lurraldebus Euskotren Duration
1h 56m
Cheapest Lurraldebus Euskotren Price
€7
Lurraldebus Euskotren frequency
14 a day
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Zarautz and Bilbao
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
When taking a bus from Zarautz to Bilbao, you can count on Avanza Gipuzkoa, Lurraldebus Euskotren for the best way to get you to Bilbao. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Zarautz and Bilbao and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
No, the bus from Zarautz to Bilbao has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Zarautz to Bilbao.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Zarautz to Bilbao.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Zarautz to Bilbao.
No, luggage for the bus from Zarautz to Bilbao needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Zarautz to Bilbao.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Zarautz to Bilbao.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Zarautz to Bilbao.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Zarautz to Bilbao.
Complete guide to Bilbao
Things to do in Bilbao
Discover the best of Bilbao — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bilbao trip today.
- Must visit
Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao
Fine arts museum with outstanding Basque, Spanish, and European works spanning from the Middle Ages to today.
- Recommended
Euskal Museoa
Museum devoted to Basque archaeology, ethnography, and local history inside a restored Jesuit college in the Old Town.
- Must visit
Casco Viejo
Bilbao’s medieval old quarter, packed with historic streets, shops, churches, and lively plazas ideal for walking.
- Must visit
Paseo de Abandoibarra
Riverside promenade around the Guggenheim, excellent for architecture views, public art, and easy city-center walks.
- Must visit
Mirador de Artxanda
Panoramic hilltop viewpoint reached by funicular, popular for sweeping views over Bilbao and access to green walking areas.
- Gluten-free
Bacalao al Pil-Pil
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.
- Gluten-free
Bacalao a la Vizcaína
Salt cod baked with a sauce of peppers, tomato, onion and garlic. A hallmark Biscayan dish that reflects Bilbao's historic cod trade.
Txakoli-Braised Carrilleras
Veal shanks braised in red wine and vegetables until tender. This rich stew is a beloved specialty from the Basque Country and northern Spain.
Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Martín Berasategui with creative tasting menus and refined service inside the Guggenheim Museum.
Zarate
Elegant Michelin-starred venue serving modern Basque cuisine with strong seasonal products. Ideal for a high-end local dining experience.
Restaurante Víctor Montes
Traditional restaurant known for Basque seafood and meat dishes in a polished setting near the river. Well regarded for classic local cooking.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Spain: hotels and dining cost more than smaller cities, but pintxos, public transit, and coffee remain fairly affordable for tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or casual lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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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Prices
- Single ticket
- €1.50
- Day pass
- $null
To the city center
Bilbao Intermodal -> Moyua Plaza, Bilbao
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Metro Bilbao, Bilbao Tram and many Bizkaibus services use the Barik system; contactless bank card acceptance is not universal, so Barik is the safest option.
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Plan your visit to Bilbao
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Bilbao.
Spain uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards, but cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas, while cash may be preferred for small purchases, markets, and rural locations.
In Bilbao, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like public transport, the old town, and near major attractions such as the Guggenheim Museum. Common scams include distraction techniques and overcharging taxi drivers; it’s advisable to use official taxis or ride-hailing apps. Travelers should also be aware of counterfeit tickets for events or transportation and always verify prices before purchasing. Staying vigilant in busy spots and keeping belongings secure helps reduce risks.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
FAQs: Bus from Zarautz to Bilbao
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zarautz 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.
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