What is the travel distance from Salamanca to Bilbao?

The distance separating Salamanca and Bilbao is 212 miles (341 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salamanca to Bilbao?

The majority of buses traveling from Salamanca to Bilbao start their journey at Estación de Autobuses and wind up at Estación Autobuses. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bilbao?

Once in Bilbao, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Fine Arts, Gaztelugatxe (Bermeo), Bilbao Maritime Museum, Arriaga Theatre and Chillida Leku.

Bus Salamanca to Bilbao from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Salamanca to Bilbao on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Estación de Autobuses	7h 40m	4:40pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Estación de Autobuses	5h 15m	2:45pm	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	Estación de Autobuses	5h 45m	7:15pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Estación de Autobuses	5h 50m	9:20pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Salamanca to Bilbao on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00am	Estación de Autobuses	7h 30m	4:30pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
	Bus	1:30pm	Estación de Autobuses	5h 45m	7:15pm	Estación Autobuses	Fastest

Next departures for Salamanca to Bilbao on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Estación de Autobuses	7h 40m	4:40pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Estación de Autobuses	5h 45m	9:15pm	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Estación de Autobuses	5h 50m	9:20pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Salamanca to Bilbao on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Estación de Autobuses	7h 30m	4:30pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Estación de Autobuses	5h 15m	2:45pm	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Estación de Autobuses	5h 50m	9:20pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Estación de Autobuses	8h 45m	10:15pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salamanca to Bilbao

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

4hAverage Duration

211 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $78	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $48	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salamanca and Bilbao?

Stops in Salamanca

A
Estación de Autobuses
Av. de Filiberto Villalobos, 85, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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B
Salamanca
Salamanca
C
Salamanca
Calle Peña de Francia, 23, 37007 Salamanca, Spain

Stops in Bilbao

A
Estación Autobuses
Calle Gurtubay, 1 - 48013 Bilbao
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B
Zorroza, Abaro Estrata
Abaro Estrata, 2, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
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C
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
D
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
E
Hotel Carlton
Federico Moyúa Plaza 11, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia Spain
F
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,832 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Customers have reported positive experiences with the bus service, mentioning that it was almost on time and the staff were friendly and helpful. Additionally, they found the buses to be very comfortable with a smooth ride.

ALSA Supra Salamanca Bilbao recent customer reviews

There was no chance for the use of a bathroom in the 4.5 hour trip!! I asked at a stop and the bus diver said “no”.

Philip E.

November 1, 2019

Fast, efficiënt. However, there were some travelers that had loud music and there was a young mother scouting even kouder than her todler 😳🤣

Henriette K.

August 10, 2019

Clean and comfy bus. Driver helpful and friendly

Evelyn E.

August 17, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,449 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Salamanca to Bilbao by bus

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salamanca to Bilbao?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bilbao?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/24

$44

11/25

$38

Today

$38

11/27

$38

11/28

$38

11/29

$38

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$38

12/01

$38

The cheapest trip from Salamanca to Bilbao was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salamanca to Bilbao, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $52 for a bus ticket from Salamanca to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-27.