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Which bus from Bilbao to Madrid is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bilbao to Madrid. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like ALSA. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£33
tomorrow
£31
Saturday
£33
Sunday
£33
Monday
£33
Tuesday
£33
Wednesday
£33

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 4h 45m 07:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 11:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 08:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 12:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 40m 10:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 14:40 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 12:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 16:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 50m 14:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 18:50 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bilbao to Madrid via Vitoria-Gasteiz, you can save more than £23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      1h 25m
      0
      07:30
      Bilbao
      Central Bus Station
      08:25
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Coach Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Transportes PESA
      0h 25m
      0
      08:30
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Coach Station
      08:55
      Madrid
      Príncipe Pío
      0
      Transportes PESA
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 3h 15m shorter, and you will save £23

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 8h 54m 10:56 Bilbao Abaro Estrata 19:50 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £31
ALSA 4h 45m 01:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 05:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 07:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 11:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 08:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 12:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 40m 10:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 14:40 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bilbao to Madrid via Vitoria-Gasteiz, you can save more than £21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      1h 25m
      0
      07:30
      Bilbao
      Central Bus Station
      08:25
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Coach Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Transportes PESA
      0h 25m
      0
      08:30
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Coach Station
      08:55
      Madrid
      Príncipe Pío
      0
      Transportes PESA
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 3h 15m shorter, and you will save £21

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 4h 45m 01:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 05:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 07:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 11:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 08:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 12:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 40m 10:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 14:40 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 50m 14:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 18:50 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bilbao to Madrid via Vitoria-Gasteiz, you can save more than £23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      1h 25m
      0
      07:30
      Bilbao
      Central Bus Station
      08:25
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Coach Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Transportes PESA
      0h 25m
      0
      08:30
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Coach Station
      08:55
      Madrid
      Príncipe Pío
      0
      Transportes PESA
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 3h 15m shorter, and you will save £23

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 4h 45m 01:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 05:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 07:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 11:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 08:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 12:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 40m 10:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 14:40 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 12:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 16:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bilbao to Madrid via Vitoria-Gasteiz, you can save more than £23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      1h 25m
      0
      07:30
      Bilbao
      Central Bus Station
      08:25
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Coach Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Transportes PESA
      0h 25m
      0
      08:30
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Coach Station
      08:55
      Madrid
      Príncipe Pío
      0
      Transportes PESA
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 3h 15m shorter, and you will save £23

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 4h 45m 01:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 05:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 07:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 11:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 08:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 12:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 40m 10:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 14:40 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 12:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 16:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bilbao to Madrid via Vitoria-Gasteiz, you can save more than £23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      1h 25m
      0
      07:30
      Bilbao
      Central Bus Station
      08:25
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Coach Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Transportes PESA
      0h 25m
      0
      08:30
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Coach Station
      08:55
      Madrid
      Príncipe Pío
      0
      Transportes PESA
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 3h 15m shorter, and you will save £23

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 4h 45m 01:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 05:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 07:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 11:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 08:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 12:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 40m 10:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 14:40 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 12:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 16:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bilbao to Madrid via Vitoria-Gasteiz, you can save more than £23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      1h 25m
      0
      07:30
      Bilbao
      Central Bus Station
      08:25
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Coach Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Transportes PESA
      0h 25m
      0
      08:30
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Coach Station
      08:55
      Madrid
      Príncipe Pío
      0
      Transportes PESA
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 3h 15m shorter, and you will save £23

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
ALSA 4h 45m 01:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 05:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 07:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 11:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 08:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 12:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 45m 12:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 16:45 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
ALSA 4h 50m 14:00 Bilbao Central Bus Station 18:50 Madrid Avenida de América Coach Station  Economy £33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bilbao to Madrid via Vitoria-Gasteiz, you can save more than £23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      1h 25m
      0
      07:30
      Bilbao
      Central Bus Station
      08:25
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Coach Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Transportes PESA
      0h 25m
      0
      08:30
      Vitoria-Gasteiz
      Coach Station
      08:55
      Madrid
      Príncipe Pío
      0
      Transportes PESA
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 3h 20m shorter, and you will save £23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bilbao to Madrid is £27 on 03/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bilbao and Madrid?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bilbao to Madrid. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 66 daily coaches from Bilbao to Madrid. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 21 daily coaches between Bilbao and Madrid.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 108 coaches from Bilbao to Madrid, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bilbao and Madrid, with 32 offers.

All facts for Bilbao to Madrid bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like ALSA that travel daily 42 times by bus from Bilbao to Madrid in one click. Book your Bilbao to Madrid bus ticket starting from £27!

Cheapest Bus £27
Fastest Bus 4h 10m
Earliest Coach 07:00
Latest Coach 16:00
Daily Bus Connections 42 Ø
Distance 322.8 km
Coach Companies ALSA

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bilbao to Madrid?

Every day, 42 buses from 1 coach companies leave Bilbao for Madrid. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
£33
Friday 19/12
£33
Saturday 20/12
£33
Sunday 21/12
£33
Monday 22/12
£33
Tuesday 23/12
£33
Wednesday 24/12
£33
Thursday 25/12
£36
Friday 26/12
£33
Saturday 27/12
£33
Sunday 28/12
£33
Monday 29/12
£33
Tuesday 30/12
£33
Wednesday 31/12
£36
Thursday 01/01
£33
Friday 02/01
£33
Saturday 03/01
£27
Sunday 04/01
£36
Monday 05/01
£33
Tuesday 06/01
£33
Wednesday 07/01
£36
Thursday 08/01
£27
Friday 09/01
£27
Saturday 10/01
£36
Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Bilbao to Madrid

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bilbao to Madrid, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £27, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bilbao to Madrid. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £33.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bilbao to Madrid, with £27. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £33.

How to save money travelling from Bilbao to Madrid

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bilbao to Madrid in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bilbao to Madrid, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bilbao to Madrid are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Bilbao to Madrid?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bilbao to Madrid timetable.

ALSA from Bilbao to Madrid

ALSA

Here you will find the key facts about the ALSA bus route Bilbao to Madrid:

Cheapest Price £31
Fastest Coach 4h 10m
Earliest Coach 07:00
Last Coach 16:00
Daily Connections 42 Ø
Found on 18/12/2025
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bilbao and Madrid

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bilbao and Madrid. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bilbao to Madrid? Compare all modes of transports from Bilbao to Madrid.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bilbao to Madrid

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bilbao to Madrid. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bilbao to Madrid bus

How much does a Bilbao Madrid coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bilbao Madrid bus trip is available from £27 and takes 8h 54m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bilbao to Madrid?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £27 to £74. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Madrid.

How many connections are available for the Bilbao Madrid route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bilbao to Madrid is offered by roughly 42 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Madrid from Bilbao take?

The quickest coach from Bilbao to Madrid is provided by ALSA and takes 4h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £65. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bilbao to Madrid?

The earliest bus to Madrid departs from Bilbao at 07:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bilbao to Madrid?

The latest bus to Madrid departs from Bilbao at 16:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bilbao Madrid route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bilbao to Madrid can travel with ALSA. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Madrid?

You can check all the direct connections between Bilbao and Madrid by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA.

What can I take with me on the bus to Madrid from Bilbao?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bilbao Madrid bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bilbao Madrid bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bilbao to Madrid on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Bilbao to Madrid?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 42 daily trips between Bilbao and Madrid. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Bilbao to Madrid?

Prices and availability for 42 trips between Bilbao and Madrid change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bilbao to Madrid

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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