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Compare train and bus for Salamanca to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Salamanca to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Salamanca to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Bilbao:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Bilbao costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salamanca and Bilbao as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Bilbao by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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