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Compare train and bus for Bilbao to Astorga
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Astorga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $46.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Astorga:
A train is $36 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Astorga costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€38) compared to roughly $75 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29 (€24). The journey takes 6h 3m versus 3h 46m 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 Astorga
How to get from Bilbao to Astorga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Astorga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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371797:00 AM13h33Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses8:33 PMAstorga station$471One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal+371797:00 AM13h33Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses8:33 PMAstorga station$471One-way2 transfers
Fastest
00283+0062211:58 AM5h40Bilbao-Abando5:38 PMAstorga station$711One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 04186 · 006226:53 AM10h45Bilbao-Abando5:38 PMAstorga station$671One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal+371796:45 AM13h48Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses8:33 PMAstorga station$471One-way2 transfers
- Normal · Normal12:30 PM8h45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:15 PMAstorga, Estación de Autobuses$481One-way1 transfer
- Normal+371799:45 AM10h48Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses8:33 PMAstorga station$491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Astorga:
A train is $36 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Astorga costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Astorga as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Astorga station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Astorga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Astorga by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Astorga by bus.
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