How to travel from Bilbao to Salamanca

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Compare train and bus for Bilbao to Salamanca

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €37.

Distance: 211 miles (340 km)

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€32

Average price

Cheapest

€38

Average price

5h 48m

Average total duration

5h 18m

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30m

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5h 15m

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4h 45m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Bilbao to Salamanca

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

AlsaNormal
09:45AM5h45
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
03:30PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal · Normal
07:00AM7h15
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
02:15PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses
$401One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Renfe ALVIA04366+Renfe (13)18316
05:28PM5h13
Bilbao-Abando
10:41PMSalamanca station
$491One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Renfe ALVIA04186+Renfe (13)18308
06:53AM8h49
Bilbao-Abando
03:42PMSalamanca station
$661One-way
1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04186 · 00632
06:53AM11h13
Bilbao-Abando
06:06PMSalamanca station
$751One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal
04:15PM5h15
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
09:30PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses
$461One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal
06:45AM7h30
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
02:15PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses
$401One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal
01:30PM8h15
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
09:45PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses
$401One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX7156+Renfe ALVIA04929
08:30AM5h53
Bilbao Airport
02:23PMSalamanca station
$2701One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX7156+Renfe ALVIA04969
08:30AM9h01
Bilbao Airport
05:31PMSalamanca station
$2931One-way
1 transfer
IberiaIB442+Renfe ALVIA04929
06:45AM7h38
Bilbao Airport
02:23PMSalamanca station
$4221One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bilbao to Salamanca

Travel to Salamanca 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 Bilbao to Salamanca.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bilbao and Salamanca including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Salamanca is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

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

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Salamanca costing on average $46 (€37).

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Salamanca is by train with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

The distance from Bilbao to Salamanca is approximately 211 miles (340 km).
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Salamanca is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Salamanca as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bilbao to Salamanca:
  • Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bilbao to Salamanca, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Salamanca by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus to go to Salamanca by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bilbao to Salamanca:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bilbao to Salamanca often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Porto, Madrid Barajas Airport, Valladolid, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salamanca and these popular destinations at a great price.

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