The cheapest and fastest buses from Coimbra to Bilbao
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€58
Fastest journey
9 h 14 m
Average duration
11 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
568 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Coimbra to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coimbra to Bilbao will cost around €58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
Of the 2 buses that leave Coimbra for Bilbao on Sun, Dec 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 568 km distance in an average of 11 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 14 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 14 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Coimbra to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €23.
Distance: 568 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€48 Average price Cheapest | €113 Average price |
11h 52m Average total duration 11h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Coimbra to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Coimbra to Bilbao buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 14h15 | 7:00 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 14h15 | 7:05 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 11h25 | 8:50 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:45 AM Coimbra | 10h14 | 9:59 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ 3172 · 95929 | 12:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 23h30 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
+ 3172 · 95929 | 1:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 22h15 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
+ 3172 · 95929 | 2:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 21h15 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
+ 3172 · 95929 | 2:30 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 21h00 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
+ 3172 · 95929 | 4:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 19h30 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
+ 3172 · 95929 | 5:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 18h30 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
+ 3172 · 95929 | 5:30 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 18h00 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
+ 3172 · 95929 | 6:00 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 17h30 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 11h30 | 5:40 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
+ 3172 · 95929 | 6:30 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 17h00 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
+ 3172 · 95929 | 7:15 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 16h15 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
+ 3172 · 95929 | 7:30 PM Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário) | 16h00 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
3172 · 95929 | 7:40 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 15h50 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Coimbra to Bilbao
Buses from Coimbra to Bilbao run on average 5 times per day, taking around 11h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €23 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 568 km distance in 9h 14m.
Distance 568 km |
Average bus duration 11h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 14m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Alsa from Coimbra to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Coimbra to Bilbao with FlixBus, Alsa for as low as €23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Coimbra to Bilbao
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coimbra 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.

When departing from Coimbra, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário), Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) and Coimbra. When arriving in Bilbao, you can end your route in coach stations like Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário), which is located around 1.9 miles (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 Coimbra to Bilbao
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Central (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km)
- Restaurante Coimbra (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 7, 11 Train: Coimbra-B
- 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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