The cheapest and fastest buses from Ribadesella to Bilbao
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ribadesella to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ribadesella to Bilbao will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 1 buses that leave Ribadesella for Bilbao on Sun, Dec 21, 1 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 174 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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 train and bus for Ribadesella to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ribadesella to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, and a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 174 km
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€18 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ribadesella to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ribadesella 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 |
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![]() | 11:00 AM Ribadesella | 4h00 | 3:00 PM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ribadesella to Bilbao
Buses from Ribadesella to Bilbao run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €17 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 174 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 174 km |
Average bus duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 18:00 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Ribadesella to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Ribadesella to Bilbao with Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ribadesella to Bilbao
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ribadesella 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 Ribadesella, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes, Ribadesella, N-632 (Tejera de Lloviu) and Ribadesella, N-632 / C. Balandro (Urbanización Astursella). When arriving in Bilbao, you can end your trip in coach stations like Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, Bilbao and Bilbao, Abando (Estación).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes, which is located around 0.4 miles (689 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ribadesella 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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