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Compare bus and flight for Tarifa to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarifa to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a flight costs an average of $466.
Distance: 520 miles (838 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price Cheapest | $466 Average price | $211 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 37m Average total duration 17h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 5.0kg 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 Tarifa to Bilbao
Compare the available ways to get from Tarifa to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Tarifa to Bilbao:
A bus is $379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarifa to Bilbao costing on average $466.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 37m.
Tickets start at around $87 compared to roughly $211 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $125. The journey takes 17h 7m versus 10h 41m 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 Tarifa to Bilbao
How to get from Tarifa to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tarifa to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:30 PM 17h00 Tarifa 8:30 AM Bilbao $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:30 PM 17h00 Tarifa 8:30 AM Bilbao $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:30 PM 17h00 Tarifa 8:30 AM Bilbao $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarifa to Bilbao:
A bus is $379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarifa to Bilbao costing on average $466.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 37m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarifa and Bilbao as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from International Airport of Jerez La Parra Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarifa, Estación Marítima and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Bilbao by flight.
- Travel with Secorbus to go to Bilbao by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling.
- 2 direct buses per day with Secorbus.
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