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Compare train and bus for Llanes to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Llanes to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, while a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€16 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Llanes to Bilbao
Compare the available ways to get from Llanes to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Llanes to Bilbao:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Llanes to Bilbao costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €16. The journey takes 3h 16m versus 1h 59m 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 Llanes to Bilbao
How to get from Llanes to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Llanes to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal6:45 PM 3h15 Llanes, Estación de Autobuses 10:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal6:45 PM 3h15 Llanes, Estación de Autobuses 10:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Normal6:45 PM 3h15 Llanes, Estación de Autobuses 10:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
71831 · 7185311:05 AM 5h52 Llanes station 4:57 PM Bilbao-Concordia €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
71831 · 7185511:05 AM 11h16 Llanes station 10:21 PM Bilbao-Concordia €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal7:45 AM 3h15 Llanes, Estación de Autobuses 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal1:30 PM 3h30 Llanes, Estación de Autobuses 5:00 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal4:45 PM 3h35 Llanes, Estación de Autobuses 8:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Llanes to Bilbao:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Llanes to Bilbao costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Llanes and Bilbao as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Llanes station and arrive in Bilbao-Concordia.
- Buses mostly depart from Llanes, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Renfe to go to Bilbao by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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