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Compare train and bus for Salamanca to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Salamanca to Bilbao
How to get from Salamanca to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salamanca to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal9:30 AM5h15Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses2:45 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal · Normal9:00 AM7h40Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses4:40 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Normal9:30 AM5h15Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses2:45 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
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041876:00 AM6h07Salamanca station12:07 PMBilbao-Abando$661One-way1 transfer
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042674:08 PM6h20Salamanca station10:28 PMBilbao-Abando$901One-way1 transfer
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042672:00 PM8h28Salamanca station10:28 PMBilbao-Abando$901One-way1 transfer
Normal1:30 PM5h45Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses7:15 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$481One-way0 transfers
Normal3:30 PM5h50Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses9:20 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$481One-way0 transfers
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IB10996:25 AM6h20Salamanca station12:45 PMBilbao Airport$2001One-way1 transfer
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IB4413:25 PM6h40Salamanca station10:05 PMBilbao Airport$2041One-way1 transfer
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UX71576:25 AM5h30Salamanca station11:55 AMBilbao Airport$2451One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Salamanca to Bilbao
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This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Bilbao:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Bilbao costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salamanca and Bilbao as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Bilbao by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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