The cheapest and fastest buses from León to Bilbao
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€41
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from León to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from León to Bilbao will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 17 buses that leave León for Bilbao on Sat, Jan 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 17 the direct buses cover the 227 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Sat, Jan 17 the slowest buses will take 6 h 50 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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León to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for León to Bilbao buses for today, Friday, January 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Supra Economy · Normal | 12:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 7h05 | 7:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 12:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 6h15 | 6:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 7h05 | 8:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 6h15 | 9:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 PM Leon, Bus Station | 7h15 | 3:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:15 PM Leon, Bus Station | 6h00 | 3:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, January 17 | |||||
Normal · Supra Economy | 2:40 AM Leon, Bus Station | 7h50 | 10:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 3:40 AM Leon, Bus Station | 6h50 | 10:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Leon, Bus Station | 7h40 | 3:40 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 8h05 | 7:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 AM Leon, Bus Station | 7h15 | 6:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:45 AM Leon, Bus Station | 7h00 | 6:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:45 AM Leon, Bus Station | 9h45 | 9:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:45 AM Leon, Bus Station | 8h30 | 8:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from León to Bilbao
Buses from León to Bilbao run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €33 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 227 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 227 km |
Average bus duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 22:15 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from León to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between León to Bilbao with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €33. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from León to Bilbao
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from León 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 Leon, Bus Station, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 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 León to Bilbao
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Train: León Station
- 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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