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Compare train and bus for Zaragoza to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zaragoza to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of kr142 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr142, while a bus costs an average of kr278.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr278 Average price | kr142 Average price Cheapest | kr585 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Bilbao:
A train is kr136 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaragoza to Bilbao costing on average kr278.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Tickets start at around kr278 compared to roughly kr585 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr307. The journey takes 3h 59m versus 2h 59m 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 Zaragoza to Bilbao
How to get from Zaragoza to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaragoza to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal7:30 PM4h15Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses11:45 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuseskr2821One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal7:30 PM4h15Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses11:45 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuseskr2821One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal7:30 PM4h15Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses11:45 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuseskr2821One-way0 transfers
Other options
18021+042671:07 PM9h55Zaragoza-Delicias11:02 PMBilbao-Abandokr3691One-way1 transfer- 18071+004386:06 AM9h47Zaragoza-Delicias3:53 PMBilbao-Abandokr3911One-way1 transfer
- 18071+
002806:06 AM12h16Zaragoza-Delicias6:22 PMBilbao-Abandokr4091One-way1 transfer
- Normal10:00 AM4h15Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses2:15 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuseskr2821One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:45 PM4h15Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses8:00 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuseskr2821One-way0 transfers
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UX71591:49 PM6h26Zaragoza-Delicias8:15 PMBilbao Airportkr28721One-way1 transfer- 03082+UX71599:48 AM10h27Zaragoza-Delicias8:15 PMBilbao Airportkr28721One-way1 transfer
- 03082+UX71539:48 AM6h07Zaragoza-Delicias3:55 PMBilbao Airportkr30661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Bilbao:
A train is kr136 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaragoza to Bilbao costing on average kr278.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaragoza and Bilbao as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zaragoza-Delicias and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe MD to go to Bilbao by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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