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Compare bus and flight for Bilbao to Salou
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Salou among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a flight costs an average of $86.
Distance: 257 miles (414 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$70 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Salou:
A bus is $278 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Salou costing on average $349.
Other travel options to Salou take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $110 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39. The journey takes 7h 0m versus 5h 19m 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 Salou
How to get from Bilbao to Salou by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Salou is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
UX7505 · UX61025:50 PM3h20Bilbao Airport9:10 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$791One-way1 transfer
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UX7505 · UX61025:50 PM3h20Bilbao Airport9:10 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$791One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY14218:55 AM1h10Bilbao Airport10:05 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1231One-way0 transfers
Other options
UX7505 · UX60065:50 PM14h05Bilbao Airport7:55 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$791One-way1 transfer
UX7505 · UX60605:50 PM20h30Bilbao Airport2:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$971One-way1 transfer
UX7505 · UX60725:50 PM24h05Bilbao Airport5:55 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Salou:
A bus is $15 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Salou costing on average $86.
Other travel options to Salou take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Salou as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Salou, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Hife, BlaBlaCar to go to Salou by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Salou by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Hife, BlaBlaCar.
- 10 direct flights per day with Vueling, Iberia.
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