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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bilbao to Almeria
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Almeria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, while a flight costs an average of €361.
Distance: 444 miles (715 km)
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €361 Average price | €157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 44m Average total duration 11h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Bilbao to Almeria
Compare the available ways to get from Bilbao to Almeria, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Almeria:
A bus is €326 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Almeria costing on average €361.
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 44m.
Tickets start at around €36 compared to roughly €157 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €122. The journey takes 11h 14m versus 9h 33m 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 Bilbao to Almeria
How to get from Bilbao to Almeria by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Almeria is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Normal6:00 PM 12h30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses €70 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal6:00 PM 12h30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses €70 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IB1100 · IB10331:35 PM 3h30 Bilbao Airport 5:05 PM Almeria International Airport €556 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal8:00 AM 13h45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 9:45 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses €70 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal8:00 AM 15h15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 11:15 PM Almería, Estación de Autobuses €70 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal6:00 PM 12h30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 AM Almería, Estación de Autobuses €75 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB442 · IB10316:45 AM 7h05 Bilbao Airport 1:50 PM Almeria International Airport €556 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB1100 · IB10371:35 PM 7h35 Bilbao Airport 9:10 PM Almeria International Airport €556 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Almeria:
A bus is €326 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Almeria costing on average €361.
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 44m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Almeria as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Almeria International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Almería, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling to go to Almeria by flight.
- Travel with Bus BAM, Bilman Bus to go to Almeria by bus.
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