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Compare train and bus for Bilbao to Burgos
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Burgos 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 bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, while a bus costs an average of €17.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | 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 Bilbao to Burgos
Compare the available ways to get from Bilbao to Burgos, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Burgos:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Burgos costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €11. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 1h 50m 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 Burgos
How to get from Bilbao to Burgos by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Burgos is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 04186
6:53 AM 2h38 Bilbao-Abando 9:31 AM Burgos - Rosa Manzano €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 04186
6:53 AM 2h38 Bilbao-Abando 9:31 AM Burgos - Rosa Manzano €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal
8:45 AM 1h45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 10:30 AM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 04366
5:12 PM 3h06 Bilbao-Abando 8:18 PM Burgos - Rosa Manzano €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Normal
9:45 AM 1h45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 11:30 AM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses €17 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
3:00 PM 2h00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 5:00 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses €17 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
1:30 PM 3h15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 4:45 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Burgos:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Burgos costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Burgos 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 Burgos - Rosa Manzano.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Burgos, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Burgos by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Burgos by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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