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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bilbao to Madrid from various bus operators like ALSA for the next days.

today

$44

tomorrow

$39

Sunday

$39

Monday

$44

Tuesday

$44

Wednesday

$44

Thursday

$44

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	4h 45m	7:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:45 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/24/2026 7:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 45m	8:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	12:45 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/24/2026 8:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 50m	8:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	1:20 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/24/2026 8:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
ALSA	4h 40m	10:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	2:40 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/24/2026 10:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
ALSA	4h 45m	12:00 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	4:45 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/24/2026 12:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	4h 45m	8:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	12:45 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/25/2026 8:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 45m	12:00 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	4:45 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/25/2026 12:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 45m	3:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	8:15 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/25/2026 3:30:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 15m	6:00 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	10:15 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
ALSA	5h 0m	6:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:30 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/25/2026 6:30:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	4h 40m	10:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	2:40 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
ALSA	4h 45m	12:00 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	4:45 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/26/2026 12:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 45m	1:00 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:45 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/26/2026 1:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	5h 0m	9:00 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	2:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
ALSA	4h 45m	10:00 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	2:45 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	4h 45m	1:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:45 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/27/2026 1:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 40m	1:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:40 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/27/2026 1:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
ALSA	4h 45m	7:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:45 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 45m	8:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	12:45 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 40m	10:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	2:40 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	4h 45m	1:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:45 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 40m	1:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:40 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
ALSA	4h 45m	7:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:45 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 45m	8:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	12:45 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 40m	10:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	2:40 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	4h 45m	1:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:45 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 40m	1:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:40 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
ALSA	4h 45m	7:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:45 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 45m	8:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	12:45 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 50m	8:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	1:20 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/29/2026 8:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	4h 45m	1:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:45 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/30/2026 1:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 40m	1:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	5:40 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/30/2026 1:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
ALSA	4h 45m	7:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	11:45 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 45m	8:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	12:45 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
ALSA	4h 50m	8:30 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	1:20 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) at 7/30/2026 8:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bilbao to Madrid is $39 on 7/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bilbao and Madrid

See here how frequent the connections between Bilbao and Madrid are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 83 daily buses from Bilbao to Madrid. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 33 daily coaches between Bilbao and Madrid.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 123 buses from Bilbao to Madrid, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bilbao and Madrid, with 48 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bilbao to Madrid

Compare all providers like ALSA that travel 49 times every day by bus from Bilbao to Madrid in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bilbao to Madrid starting from $39!

Cheapest Bus	$39
Fastest Bus	4h 10m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	49 Ø
Distance	200.7 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA

Cheapest bus connections from Bilbao to Madrid

Every day, 49 buses from 1 bus companies leave Bilbao for Madrid: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$48

Saturday 07/25

$40

Sunday 07/26

$59

Monday 07/27

$44

Tuesday 07/28

$44

Wednesday 07/29

$48

Thursday 07/30

$45

Friday 07/31

$44

Saturday 08/01

$44

Sunday 08/02

$48

Monday 08/03

$46

Tuesday 08/04

$44

Wednesday 08/05

$44

Thursday 08/06

$44

Friday 08/07

$48

Saturday 08/08

$44

Sunday 08/09

$44

Monday 08/10

$44

Tuesday 08/11

$44

Wednesday 08/12

$43

Thursday 08/13

$39

Friday 08/14

$45

Saturday 08/15

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 $39, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bilbao to Madrid. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bilbao to Madrid, with $39. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $39.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Bilbao to Madrid are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bilbao to Madrid

These are the most booked bus companies between Bilbao to Madrid from our users.

ALSA from Bilbao to Madrid

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

Cheapest Price	$39
Fastest Bus	4h 10m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Last Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Connections	49 Ø
Found on	7/16/2026

All bus stations and stops in Bilbao and Madrid

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bilbao and Madrid.

Central Bus Station

Gurtubay Kalea 1004

Busstation (Hotel Carlton)

Plaza de Don Federico Moyúa

Zorrotza Kastrexana Errepidea

Abaro Estrata

Abaro Estrata 4

Basurto

Avenida de América Bus Station

Avenida de América 13

Bus Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

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.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bilbao to Madrid

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bilbao to Madrid? Or which bus companies serve the route Bilbao to Madrid? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bilbao to Madrid bus

How much does a Bilbao Madrid bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $39 and takes 4h 45m to reach Madrid. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $39 and $102. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Madrid.

On average, how many connections are available from Bilbao to Madrid each day?

Every day, the Bilbao to Madrid bus route is served by approximately 49 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bilbao to Madrid take?

The fastest bus from Bilbao to Madrid is offered by ALSA and takes 4h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $71. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bilbao to Madrid?

The earliest bus arriving in Madrid from Bilbao starts at 2:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bilbao to Madrid?

The latest bus trip departing from Bilbao for Madrid starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bilbao Madrid route?

When traveling by bus from Bilbao to Madrid, passengers can travel with ALSA. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Bilbao to Madrid bus route?

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 Bilbao Madrid bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Bilbao and to Madrid

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bilbao and to Madrid. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!