The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao to León
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€32
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to León is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to León will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 8 buses that leave Bilbao for León on Thu, Jan 01, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 01 the direct buses cover the 227 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Thu, Jan 01 the slowest buses will take 7 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




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Bilbao to León bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to León buses for today, Wednesday, December 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 7:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 5h25 | 12:40 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 9h00 | 6:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 6:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, January 1 | |||||
![]() | 6:15 AM Bilbao | 5h25 | 11:40 AM León | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to León
Buses from Bilbao to León run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 227 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 227 km |
Average bus duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 22:15 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar from Bilbao to LeónYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to León with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar for as low as €26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bilbao to León
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to León by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at León, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Leon, Bus Station, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bilbao to León
- 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Train: León Station
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