How to travel from A Coruña to Bilbao

There are 3 options to travel between A Coruña and Bilbao including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from A Coruña to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $80 (€65).

This is compared to other travel options from A Coruña to Bilbao:

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from A Coruña to Bilbao costing on average $123 (€100).

A bus is $151 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from A Coruña to Bilbao costing on average $231 (€188).

The fastest way to travel from A Coruña to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 9m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 16m.

Train takes on average 10h 6m.

The distance from A Coruña to Bilbao is approximately 275 miles (443 km).

The average frequency per day from A Coruña to Bilbao is:

• Around 23 flights per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between A Coruña and Bilbao as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from A Coruña to Bilbao:

• Flights mostly depart from A Coruña Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from A Coruña to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE to go to Bilbao by train.
• Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Bilbao by bus.
• Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling, Volotea, Air Nostrum to go to Bilbao by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from A Coruña to Bilbao:

• 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from A Coruña to Bilbao often also extend their vacation to go to Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Pamplona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bilbao and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Bilbao to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Bilbao, you can enjoy panoramic views from Mount Artxanda, accessible by funicular, and explore the vibrant La Ribera Market with its fresh produce and local delicacies. A walk along the Nervión River offers beautiful cityscape views, while enjoying pintxos in local bars provides a taste of Basque culture. Discover the Azkuna Zentroa, a cultural center in a former wine warehouse. Don't miss the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao with its innovative architecture, the historic Casco Viejo, the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, the Gothic Santiago Cathedral, and the striking Zubizuri Bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava.

A visit to Bilbao is typically well-suited for a 2 to 3-day itinerary, allowing time to explore the Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, and enjoy the local cuisine.