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Compare bus for Bilbao to Ribadesella
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Ribadesella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, while a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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$5 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Bilbao to Ribadesella
Compare the available ways to get from Bilbao to Ribadesella, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Ribadesella:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Ribadesella costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Ribadesella take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Tickets start at around $5 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 3h 37m versus 2h 14m 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 Ribadesella
How to get from Bilbao to Ribadesella by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Ribadesella is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:15 AM 6h45 Bilbao 9:00 AM Ribadesella $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
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2:15 AM 6h45 Bilbao 9:00 AM Ribadesella $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
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2:15 AM 6h45 Bilbao 9:00 AM Ribadesella $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Ribadesella:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Ribadesella costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Ribadesella take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Ribadesella as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bilbao-Concordia and arrive in Ribadesella.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes.
- Travel with Renfe to go to Ribadesella by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Ribadesella by bus.
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