The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao to Tarifa
Cheapest price
€84
Average price
€84
Fastest journey
16 h 35 m
Average duration
16 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
838 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to Tarifa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Tarifa will cost around €84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €84.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bilbao for Tarifa on Wed, Apr 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 22 the direct buses cover the 838 km distance in an average of 16 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 35 m .
On Wed, Apr 22 the slowest buses will take 17 h 5 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.
BASE9:00 PM16h35Bilbao1:35 PMTarifa, Estación Autobus€841One-way0 transfers
BASE9:00 PM17h05Bilbao2:05 PMTarifa, Estación Marítima€841One-way0 transfers
BASE9:00 PM16h35Bilbao1:35 PMTarifa, Estación Autobus€841One-way0 transfers
BASE9:00 PM17h05Bilbao2:05 PMTarifa, Estación Marítima€841One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Bilbao to Tarifa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Tarifa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €72, and a flight costs an average of €52.
Distance: 838 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
€74 Average price Cheapest | €215 Average price |
14h 40m Average total duration 14h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Tarifa bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Tarifa buses for today, Tuesday, April 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BASE | 9:00 PM Bilbao | 16h35 | 1:35 PM Tarifa, Estación Autobus | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 9:00 PM Bilbao | 17h05 | 2:05 PM Tarifa, Estación Marítima | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Bilbao to Tarifa by bus or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Tarifa
Buses from Bilbao to Tarifa run on average 2 times per day, taking around 14h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €72 but you can travel from only €52 by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 16:15, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 838 km distance in 16h 35m.
Distance 838 km |
Average bus duration 14h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €72 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 16h 35m |
First bus 4:15 PM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus from Bilbao to TarifaYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Tarifa with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus for as low as €52. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bilbao to Tarifa
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Tarifa 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 Tarifa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Secorbus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Socibus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Secorbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Socibus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Secorbus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Socibus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Secorbus
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- Socibus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Secorbus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without additional charge.
- Socibus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the luggage compartment.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bilbao to Tarifa
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: M-150, M-170
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