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Compare bus for Palencia to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palencia to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Bilbao:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palencia to Bilbao costing on average $27 (€23).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€23) compared to roughly $49 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 3h 52m versus 2h 36m 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 Palencia to Bilbao
How to get from Palencia to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palencia to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal11:45 AM4h55Palencia, Estación De Autobuses4:40 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal11:45 AM4h55Palencia, Estación De Autobuses4:40 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- Normal5:45 PM3h30Palencia, Estación De Autobuses9:15 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
18063+042673:57 PM7h05Palencia station11:02 PMBilbao-Abando$311One-way1 transfer- 18061+0426712:29 PM10h33Palencia station11:02 PMBilbao-Abando$311One-way1 transfer
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0028012:29 PM5h53Palencia station6:22 PMBilbao-Abando$361One-way1 transfer
- Normal5:45 PM3h35Palencia, Estación De Autobuses9:20 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palencia to Bilbao:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palencia to Bilbao costing on average $27 (€23).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palencia and Bilbao as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Palencia station and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.
- Buses mostly depart from Palencia, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Bilbao by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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