Travel Information between Bilbao and Salamanca
| 211 miles (340 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $27 - $47 | |
| Bus • $27 (€24) • 5 h 15 min | |
| Train • $47 (€42) • 5 h 6 min | |
| Alsa or Renfe Viajeros |
Travel 211 miles (340 km) by train or bus to Salamanca from Bilbao. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Alsa or Renfe Viajeros among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bilbao to Salamanca.
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How to get from Bilbao to Salamanca by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bilbao to Salamanca is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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There are 2 travel options to Salamanca from Bilbao. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Salamanca is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $27 (€24) compared to other travel options to Salamanca:
Taking a bus costs $19 (€18) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $47 (€42).
The fastest way to get to Salamanca from Bilbao is by train with an average travel time of 5 h 6 min.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes 5 h 15 min on average.
The distance is approximately 211 miles (340 km) from Bilbao to Salamanca.
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Salamanca is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Salamanca from Bilbao as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bilbao to Salamanca:
- Buses from Bilbao to Salamanca most often leave from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bilbao to Salamanca:
- You can travel from Bilbao to Salamanca by bus with Alsa, Alsa Supra or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $27 (€24) with Alsa from Bilbao to Salamanca.
- You can take a train from Bilbao to Salamanca with Renfe Viajeros. Cheap tickets can be found for $47 (€42) with Renfe Viajeros from Bilbao to Salamanca.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bilbao to Salamanca with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Alsa, Alsa Supra or FlixBus with 4 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Salamanca as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Salamanca from Bilbao.
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