What is the best way to travel from Salamanca (ES) to Bilbao?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool to Bilbao from Salamanca (ES). Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Bilbao from Salamanca (ES)?
You can reach Bilbao with just £23 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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ALSA7h 15m009:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station16:15BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 22/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 22/08/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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ALSA5h 15m009:30Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station14:45BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 22/08/2026 09:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 22/08/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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ALSA5h 15m015:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station20:15BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 22/08/2026 15:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 22/08/2026 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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ALSA5h 50m015:30Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station21:20BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 22/08/2026 15:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 22/08/2026 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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ALSA7h 15m009:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station16:15BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 23/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 23/08/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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ALSA5h 15m009:30Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station14:45BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 23/08/2026 09:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 23/08/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Renfe8h 33m007:20Salamanca (ES)Central Station15:53BilbaoAbando Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 23/08/2026 07:20:00 to Abando Train Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 23/08/2026 15:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 33m
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Renfe11h 2m007:20Salamanca (ES)Central Station18:22BilbaoAbando Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 23/08/2026 07:20:00 to Abando Train Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 23/08/2026 18:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 2m
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Renfe10h 32m012:30Salamanca (ES)Central Station23:02BilbaoAbando Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 23/08/2026 12:30:00 to Abando Train Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 23/08/2026 23:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 32m
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Renfe13h 7m009:55Salamanca (ES)Central Station23:02BilbaoAbando Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 23/08/2026 09:55:00 to Abando Train Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 23/08/2026 23:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 7m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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ALSA7h 15m009:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station16:15BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 25/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 25/08/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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ALSA8h 45m009:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station17:45BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 25/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 25/08/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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ALSA5h 15m009:30Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station14:45BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 25/08/2026 09:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 25/08/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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ALSA8h 45m009:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station17:45BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 26/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 26/08/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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ALSA7h 15m009:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station16:15BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 26/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 26/08/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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ALSA5h 15m009:30Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station14:45BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 26/08/2026 09:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 26/08/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar3h 50m009:40Salamanca Airport13:30Bilbao0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Salamanca Airport (Spain) at 27/08/2026 09:40:00 to , Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 27/08/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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ALSA8h 45m009:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station17:45BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 27/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 27/08/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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ALSA7h 15m009:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station16:15BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 27/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 27/08/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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ALSA5h 15m009:30Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station14:45BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 27/08/2026 09:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 27/08/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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ALSA5h 45m013:30Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station19:15BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 27/08/2026 13:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 27/08/2026 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Cheapest Carpool Thursday
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Salamanca (ES) to Bilbao?
You can get to Bilbao from Salamanca (ES) in just 3h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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ALSA5h 15m009:30Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station14:45BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 22/08/2026 09:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 22/08/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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ALSA5h 15m015:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station20:15BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 22/08/2026 15:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 22/08/2026 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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ALSA5h 45m015:30Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station21:15BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 22/08/2026 15:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 22/08/2026 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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ALSA5h 50m015:30Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station21:20BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 22/08/2026 15:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 22/08/2026 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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ALSA5h 15m009:30Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station14:45BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 23/08/2026 09:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 23/08/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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ALSA7h 15m009:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station16:15BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 23/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 23/08/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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Renfe8h 33m007:20Salamanca (ES)Central Station15:53BilbaoAbando Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 23/08/2026 07:20:00 to Abando Train Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 23/08/2026 15:53:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 33m
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Renfe9h 2m014:00Salamanca (ES)Central Station23:02BilbaoAbando Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 23/08/2026 14:00:00 to Abando Train Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 23/08/2026 23:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 2m
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Renfe10h 32m012:30Salamanca (ES)Central Station23:02BilbaoAbando Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 23/08/2026 12:30:00 to Abando Train Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 23/08/2026 23:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 32m
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Renfe11h 2m007:20Salamanca (ES)Central Station18:22BilbaoAbando Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Central Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 23/08/2026 07:20:00 to Abando Train Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 23/08/2026 18:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 2m
Fastest Buses Sunday
Fastest Trains Sunday
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ALSA5h 15m009:30Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station14:45BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 25/08/2026 09:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 25/08/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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ALSA7h 15m009:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station16:15BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 25/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 25/08/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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ALSA8h 45m009:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station17:45BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 25/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 25/08/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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ALSA5h 15m009:30Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station14:45BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 26/08/2026 09:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 26/08/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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ALSA7h 15m009:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station16:15BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 26/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 26/08/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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ALSA8h 45m009:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station17:45BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 26/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 26/08/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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BlaBlaCar3h 50m009:40Salamanca Airport13:30Bilbao0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Salamanca Airport (Spain) at 27/08/2026 09:40:00 to , Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 27/08/2026 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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ALSA5h 15m009:30Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station14:45BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 27/08/2026 09:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 27/08/2026 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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ALSA5h 15m015:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station20:15BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 27/08/2026 15:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 27/08/2026 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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ALSA5h 45m013:30Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station19:15BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 27/08/2026 13:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 27/08/2026 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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ALSA7h 15m009:00Salamanca (ES)Central Coach Station16:15BilbaoCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ALSA goes from Central Coach Station, Salamanca (ES) (Spain) at 27/08/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 27/08/2026 16:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Fastest Carpool Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Salamanca (ES) to Bilbao
What are the most popular stations in Salamanca (ES) and Bilbao?
In Salamanca (ES), you will usually depart from Central Coach Station, Avda. Filiberto Villalobos 2 Bus Stop or Calle Lugo, while in Bilbao you will be arriving at Busstation (Hotel Carlton), CAMINO MIRAMAR fte. 47 Coach Stop or Central Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bilbao from Salamanca (ES)? With 6 connections between 3 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Salamanca (ES) and Bilbao, you can pay as low as £23 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Bilbao in just 3h 50m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Salamanca (ES) and Bilbao are ALSA, Renfe and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Salamanca (ES) and Bilbao is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Santa Marta de Tormes or to Santutxu, and look at flights from Salamanca Airport, and landing at Bilbao Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Salamanca (ES) to Bilbao?
The most popular companies between Salamanca (ES) and Bilbao, are ALSA, Renfe and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: ALSA
Train companies: Renfe
All you need to know when you travel from Salamanca (ES) to Bilbao
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Salamanca (ES) to Bilbao. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Salamanca (ES) to Bilbao
How can I reach Bilbao from Salamanca (ES)?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Bilbao from Salamanca (ES).
How far is Bilbao from Salamanca (ES)?
The distance between Salamanca (ES) and Bilbao is 340.0 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Salamanca (ES) and Bilbao?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 58 kgs, and a flight 84 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Salamanca (ES) to Bilbao?
You can get to Bilbao with just £23 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Salamanca (ES) to Bilbao?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bilbao in just 3h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Salamanca (ES) and to Bilbao
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Salamanca (ES) and to Bilbao. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
