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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 $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. 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 $69, while a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 257 miles (414 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$69 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salou to Bilbao:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salou to Bilbao costing on average $77 (€63).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€57) compared to roughly $110 (€90) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 6h 53m 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.
VY14229:10 AM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport10:25 AMBilbao Airport$1551One-way0 transfers
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VY14229:10 AM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport10:25 AMBilbao Airport$1551One-way0 transfers
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VY14229:10 AM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport10:25 AMBilbao Airport$1551One-way0 transfers
Other options
UX6071 · UX75063:30 PM21h15Barcelona El Prat Airport12:45 PMBilbao Airport$1601One-way1 transfer
UX6037 · UX750611:55 AM24h50Barcelona El Prat Airport12:45 PMBilbao Airport$1601One-way1 transfer
VY142411:10 AM1h20Barcelona El Prat Airport12:30 PMBilbao Airport$1751One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salou to Bilbao:
A bus is $316 (€258) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salou to Bilbao costing on average $379 (€310).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 1 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 Hife, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Air Europa to go to Bilbao by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling, Iberia.
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