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Compare bus and flight for Salou to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salou to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 231 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. 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 L 231, while a flight costs an average of L 1,807.
Distance: 257 miles (414 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
L 231 Average price Cheapest | L 1,807 Average price | L 511 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 Salou to Bilbao
Compare the available ways to get from Salou to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salou to Bilbao:
A bus is L 1,577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salou to Bilbao costing on average L 1,807.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 8m.
Tickets start at around L 231 compared to roughly L 511 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about L 280. The journey takes 7h 38m versus 5h 20m 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 Salou to Bilbao
How to get from Salou to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salou to Bilbao is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY14809:35 PM 1h15 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport L 171 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- VY1480
9:35 PM 1h15 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport L 171 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- VY1480
9:35 PM 1h15 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:50 PM Bilbao Airport L 171 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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Normal9:15 AM 9h30 Salou, Estación de Autobuses 6:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses L 288 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal+Normal
9:15 AM 11h15 Salou, Estación de Autobuses 8:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses L 288 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal+Normal
9:15 AM 14h30 Salou, Estación de Autobuses 11:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses L 288 1 One-way 1 transfer
- VY1460
7:00 AM 1h20 Barcelona El Prat Airport 8:20 AM Bilbao Airport L 200 1 One-way 0 transfers - VY1470
3:00 PM 1h15 Barcelona El Prat Airport 4:15 PM Bilbao Airport L 404 1 One-way 0 transfers - VY1478
9:05 PM 1h15 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:20 PM Bilbao Airport L 404 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salou to Bilbao:
A bus is L 1,577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salou to Bilbao costing on average L 1,807.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 8m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salou and Bilbao as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Salou, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Air Europa, Lufthansa, Vueling, Iberia, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Royal Air Maroc, Brussels Airlines to go to Bilbao by flight.
- Travel with Hife, Alsa to go to Bilbao by bus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling.
- 1 direct buses per day with Hife.
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