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Compare bus for Astorga to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Astorga to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, while a bus costs an average of €38.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€38 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Astorga to Bilbao
Compare the available ways to get from Astorga to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Astorga to Bilbao:
A train is €30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Astorga to Bilbao costing on average €38.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
Tickets start at around €38 compared to roughly €64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €26. The journey takes 6h 19m versus 3h 41m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Astorga to Bilbao
How to get from Astorga to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Astorga to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:00 PM 7h20 Astorga 7:20 PM Bilbao €39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:00 PM 7h20 Astorga 7:20 PM Bilbao €39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:00 PM 7h20 Astorga 7:20 PM Bilbao €39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:00 AM 7h20 Astorga 6:20 PM Bilbao €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Astorga to Bilbao:
A train is €30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Astorga to Bilbao costing on average €38.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Astorga and Bilbao as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Astorga station and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.
- Buses mostly depart from Astorga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Bilbao by bus.
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