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Compare bus and flight for Benidorm to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Benidorm to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $90 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $90, while a flight costs an average of $403.
Distance: 357 miles (575 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$90 Average price Cheapest | $403 Average price | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 22m Average total duration 14h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Benidorm to Bilbao
Compare the available ways to get from Benidorm to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Benidorm to Bilbao:
A bus is $313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Benidorm to Bilbao costing on average $403.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 22m.
Tickets start at around $90 compared to roughly $146 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56. The journey takes 14h 52m versus 7h 27m 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 Benidorm to Bilbao
How to get from Benidorm to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Benidorm to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- REFUERZO
8:55 PM 10h20 Benidorm, Bus Station 7:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- REFUERZO
8:55 PM 10h20 Benidorm, Bus Station 7:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
VY17179:25 PM 1h15 Valencia Airport 10:40 PM Bilbao Airport $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM 36h35 Benidorm, Bus Station 3:55 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea $210 1 One-way 2 transfers
V735379:25 AM 1h20 Valencia Airport 10:45 AM Bilbao Airport $86 1 One-way 0 transfers- VY1694
7:35 AM 1h25 Alicante Elche Airport 9:00 AM Bilbao Airport $101 1 One-way 0 transfers 
FR 87551:30 PM 1h20 Alicante Elche Airport 2:50 PM Vitoria Airport $148 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Benidorm to Bilbao:
A bus is $313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Benidorm to Bilbao costing on average $403.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 22m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Benidorm and Bilbao as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Benidorm, Bus Station and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, FlixBus, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Vueling, Lufthansa, Iberia, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Volotea, Helvetic Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane, Air Nostrum, Avion Express Malta, ITA, British Airways to go to Bilbao by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
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