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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 train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a bus costs an average of €35.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€35 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Salamanca
Compare the available ways to get from Bilbao to Salamanca, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Salamanca:
A train is €22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Salamanca costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €33. The journey takes 6h 19m versus 4h 6m 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 Salamanca
How to get from Bilbao to Salamanca by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Salamanca is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 04366+
006325:12 PM 5h52 Bilbao-Abando 11:04 PM Salamanca station €31 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 04366+00632
5:12 PM 5h52 Bilbao-Abando 11:04 PM Salamanca station €31 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- Normal
4:15 PM 5h15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 9:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 04366+
374325:12 PM 5h52 Bilbao-Abando 11:04 PM Salamanca station €35 1 One-way 1 transfer - 04186+18308
6:53 AM 8h49 Bilbao-Abando 3:42 PM Salamanca station €35 1 One-way 1 transfer - 04186+18316
6:53 AM 11h16 Bilbao-Abando 6:09 PM Salamanca station €35 1 One-way 1 transfer
- Normal · Normal
7:00 AM 7h15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 2:15 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses €33 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
6:45 AM 7h30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 2:15 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB434+049091:35 PM 9h16 Bilbao Airport 10:51 PM Salamanca station €281 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX7158+0490912:40 PM 10h11 Bilbao Airport 10:51 PM Salamanca station €346 1 One-way 1 transfer- UX7156+04929
8:30 AM 5h53 Bilbao Airport 2:23 PM Salamanca station €442 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Salamanca:
A train is €22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Salamanca costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Salamanca station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Salamanca by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Salamanca by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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