The cheapest and fastest buses from Coimbra to Bilbao
Cheapest price
€38
Average price
€52
Fastest journey
11 h 25 m
Average duration
14 h 1 m
Buses per day
4
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 €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
Of the 4 buses that leave Coimbra for Bilbao on Wed, Feb 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct buses cover the 568 km distance in an average of 14 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 25 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest buses will take 18 h 35 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, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:25 AM Coimbra | 11h25 | 7:50 PM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Coimbra | 10h14 | 8:59 PM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Coimbra | 11h30 | 4:40 AM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Coimbra | 14h35 | 7:50 AM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Coimbra | 20h20 | 6:00 PM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect |
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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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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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