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MUSAC - Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León
León’s leading contemporary art museum, known for its colorful façade and rotating exhibitions of Spanish and international modern art.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 22 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to León is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to León will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Bilbao to León without transferring at least once.
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Normal · Normal| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to León buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 8:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 5h25 | 1:40 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 5h35 | 7:05 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 4h35 | 7:05 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Supra Economy | 3:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 7h00 | 10:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 3:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 9:30 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 6h00 | 10:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 2:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Supra Economy · Normal | 1:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 6h05 | 7:50 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 8h00 | 10:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bilbao to León run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 141 miles (227 km) distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 141 miles (227 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€26) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 10:15 PM |
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Discover the best of León — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect León trip today.
León’s leading contemporary art museum, known for its colorful façade and rotating exhibitions of Spanish and international modern art.
Museum inside Gaudí’s neo-Gothic Casa Botines, featuring restored interiors, art, and the history of one of León’s most iconic buildings.
Provincial museum with archaeology, Roman remains, medieval objects, and fine arts that explain the history of León and its wider region.
León’s best-known old quarter, packed with lively narrow streets, historic buildings, and a classic atmosphere that draws both locals and visitors.
Open space framing the cathedral’s spectacular façade, ideal for appreciating one of León’s most iconic views and taking photos.
Historic main square surrounded by arcades, a natural gathering point and one of the most photogenic urban spaces in central León.
Air-cured smoked beef, protected by PGI status, served in thin slices. It is one of León’s most iconic products and a classic tapa.
León-style black pudding made mainly with blood, onion, and spices, often soft and spreadable. It is a hallmark of local tavern cuisine.
A hearty pork sausage stuffed with rib and other cuts, smoked and cured, then cooked slowly. Popular in the province and strongly tied to regional tradition.
Michelin-starred restaurant offering creative cuisine rooted in León’s products and traditions. Elegant but approachable atmosphere.
Well-known central restaurant in a historic setting, respected for grilled meats, rice dishes, and refined Castilian cooking.
Classic León bar and restaurant famous for tapas and traditional dishes in a lively, established city-center setting.
Generally affordable by Spanish city standards. Tapas and casual dining are good value, while hotels and upscale dining cost more in peak periods.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change is fine in cafes. Taxis are usually rounded up; hotel tipping is optional.
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Leon Bus Station, León -> León City Center
With a bus from Bilbao to Leon, travellers can reach the picturesque city in the northwest of Spain in just a few hours from the Basque capital. You can take the bus from Bilbao to Leon several times a day, the journey takes about 5:00 hrs
On the route Bilbao - Leon there are buses of the buses company Renfe. There are direct journeys as well as bus connections with changing trains available.
A direct bus ride from Bilbao to Leon takes about 5:00 hrs. If you change trains at Miranda De Ebro, the journey takes about 8:00 hrs.
Around ten times a day you can take the bus from Bilbao to Leon. There are about 70 bus connections per week between Bilbao and Leon. The first bus leaves for Leon at 6:00, the last one leaves Bilbao just before 15:30.
At which bus station does the bus start in Bilbao? The bus station Bilbao-Abando is located directly at the central station of the same name in the Basque capital. From Abando main station you can take the metro to the city centre.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Leon? The buses station of Leon is located in the Avenida Sáenz de Miera and is only 500 meters from the city center. The train station is also in the immediate vicinity and within walking distance.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to León 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 León, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bilbao to León buses use the Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses to Leon, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Bilbao and León bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
Leon, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from León city centre. Public transport options include:
Leon, 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), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Leon, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Leon, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leon, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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