The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao to Salamanca
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 27 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
340 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to Salamanca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Salamanca will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 6 buses that leave Bilbao for Salamanca on Tue, Jun 09, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 340 km distance in an average of 6 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 8 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.
Normal · Normal12:30 PM9h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:45 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€321One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal1:30 PM8h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:45 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€321One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal7:00 AM7h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses2:15 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€321One-way1 transfer
Normal8:15 AM5h45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses2:00 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€371One-way0 transfers
Normal9:45 AM5h45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses3:30 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€371One-way0 transfers
Normal4:15 PM5h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:30 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€371One-way0 transfers
Normal8:15 AM5h45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses2:00 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€371One-way0 transfers
Normal9:45 AM5h45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses3:30 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€371One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal7:00 AM7h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses2:15 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€321One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal1:30 PM8h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:45 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses€321One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bilbao to Salamanca
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 46m. 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 €27, and a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 340 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m 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.
Live departures
Bilbao to Salamanca bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Salamanca buses for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 AM Bilbao | 4h20 | 12:20 PM Salamanca | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 2:15 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Salamanca
Buses from Bilbao to Salamanca run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €27 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 340 km distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 340 km |
Average bus duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Bilbao to SalamancaYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Salamanca with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bilbao to Salamanca
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Salamanca 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 Salamanca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bilbao to Salamanca
- 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)
- Tapas Bar Salamanca (0.3 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 4, 7 Train: Salamanca Station
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