The cheapest and fastest buses from Braga to Bilbao
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€54
Fastest journey
10 h 45 m
Average duration
11 h 4 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Braga to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Braga to Bilbao will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 4 buses that leave Braga for Bilbao on Sun, Nov 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 16 the direct buses cover the 490 km distance in an average of 11 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 45 m .
On Sun, Nov 16 the slowest buses will take 11 h 30 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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Compare bus and flight for Braga to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Braga to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €24.
Distance: 490 km
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €105 Average price |
11h 23m Average total duration 10h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Braga to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Braga to Bilbao buses for today, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 7:30 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 10h45 | 6:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 11h15 | 7:00 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
3164 | 8:50 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 11h30 | 8:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
3165 · 3168 | 6:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 13h55 | 8:25 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 10h45 | 5:40 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Braga to Bilbao
Buses from Braga to Bilbao run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 490 km distance in 10h 45m.
Distance 490 km |
Average bus duration 10h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa from Braga to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Braga to Bilbao with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Braga to Bilbao
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Braga to Bilbao 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 Bilbao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Braga, Central de Camionagem, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Braga to Bilbao
- 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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