The cheapest and fastest buses from Amsterdam to Bilbao
Cheapest price
€58
Average price
€96
Fastest journey
20 h 15 m
Average duration
21 h 38 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
1168 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Bilbao will cost around €96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €58.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Bilbao without transferring at least once.
1602 · 95919
FlixBus · FlixBus
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1646 · 95927
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1602 · 95919
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Compare bus and flight for Amsterdam to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 2.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a flight costs an average of €75.
Distance: 1168 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€78 Average price Cheapest | €209 Average price |
21h 29m Average total duration 20h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Amsterdam to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Bilbao buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 AM Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 27h10 | 5:25 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 26h25 | 5:25 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 2 transfers | |
1646 · 95927 | 7:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 26h05 | 10:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 20h40 | 5:25 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 20h15 | 5:25 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
1662 · 95927 | 9:20 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 24h40 | 10:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 24h20 | 2:05 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 23h50 | 2:05 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 23h05 | 2:05 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 25h45 | 10:25 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
1602 · 95919 | 10:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 21h00 | 7:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 23h35 | 10:25 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 23h30 | 10:25 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Amsterdam to Bilbao
Buses from Amsterdam to Bilbao run on average 13 times per day, taking around 20h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €36 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1168 km distance in 19h 5m.
Distance 1168 km |
Average bus duration 20h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 19h 5m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Amsterdam to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Amsterdam to Bilbao with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as €36. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Amsterdam to Bilbao
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Amsterdam to Bilbao
- 06:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
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