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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 train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a bus costs an average of $43.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Salamanca to Bilbao
Compare the available ways to get from Salamanca to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Bilbao:
A train is $28 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salamanca to Bilbao costing on average $43 (€36).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€36) compared to roughly $95 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52 (€44). The journey takes 5h 59m versus 4h 3m 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 Salamanca to Bilbao
How to get from Salamanca to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salamanca to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal
9:30 AM 5h15 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 2:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
9:30 AM 5h15 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 2:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal
9:30 AM 5h15 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 2:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
18310+041876:00 AM 6h05 Salamanca station 12:05 PM Bilbao-Abando $53 1 One-way 1 transfer
18302+0426712:30 PM 10h32 Salamanca station 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando $71 1 One-way 1 transfer- 18314+04267
4:08 PM 6h54 Salamanca station 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Bilbao:
A train is $28 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salamanca to Bilbao costing on average $43 (€36).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Salamanca station and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.
- Buses mostly depart from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY 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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