How to travel from Benidorm to Bilbao

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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 flight, with an average ticket price of €60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. 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 flight costs an average of €60, while a bus costs an average of €65.

Distance: 357 miles (575 km)

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€65

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€60

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Cheapest

€122

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

13h 48m

Average total duration

13h 18m

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30m

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3h 40m

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1h 40m

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2h 0m

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7h 27m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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1.7 - 3.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Benidorm to Bilbao is a flight with an average price of €60.

This is compared to other travel options from Benidorm to Bilbao:

A flight is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Benidorm to Bilbao costing on average €65.

The fastest way to travel from Benidorm to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Benidorm and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Benidorm to Bilbao among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €65 compared to roughly €122 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €57. The journey takes 13h 18m 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.

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from Benidorm to Bilbao

How to get from Benidorm to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Benidorm to Bilbao is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • VuelingVY1453
    9:00 PM1h25
    Alicante Elche Airport
    10:25 PMBilbao Airport
    521One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • VuelingVY1453
    9:00 PM1h25
    Alicante Elche Airport
    10:25 PMBilbao Airport
    521One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • VuelingVY3973
    9:45 PM1h15
    Valencia Airport
    11:00 PMBilbao Airport
    1071One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Bilman BusBILMAN
    9:05 PM10h40
    Benidorm, Bus Station
    7:45 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    521One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:20 PM36h35
    Benidorm, Bus Station
    3:55 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    1711One-way
    2 transfers
  • VuelingVY1451
    7:25 AM1h30
    Alicante Elche Airport
    8:55 AMBilbao Airport
    521One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX4050 · UX7161
    8:45 PM10h50
    Alicante Elche Airport
    7:35 AMBilbao Airport
    551One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal+VuelingVY1453
    5:30 PM4h55
    Benidorm, Bus Station
    10:25 PMBilbao Airport
    591One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Benidorm to Bilbao

Travel to Bilbao easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Benidorm to Bilbao.

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There are 2 options to travel between Benidorm and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Benidorm to Bilbao is a flight with an average price of €60.

This is compared to other travel options from Benidorm to Bilbao:

A flight is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Benidorm to Bilbao costing on average €65.

The fastest way to travel from Benidorm to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 48m.

The distance from Benidorm to Bilbao is approximately 357 miles (575 km).
The average frequency per day from Benidorm to Bilbao is:
  • Around 34 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Benidorm to Bilbao:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Benidorm to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Bilman Bus, Jimenez, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Bilbao by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Air Europa to go to Bilbao by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Benidorm to Bilbao with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
Omio customers who travel from Benidorm 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.

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