The cheapest and fastest buses from Vigo to Bilbao
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€63
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 38 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vigo to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vigo to Bilbao will cost around €63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
Of the 8 buses that leave Vigo for Bilbao on Tue, Feb 24, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 24 the direct buses cover the 487 km distance in an average of 8 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Tue, Feb 24 the slowest buses will take 11 h 25 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 train, bus, and flight for Vigo to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vigo 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 3h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €52.
Distance: 487 km
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€61 Average price Cheapest | €139 Average price | €85 Average price |
9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 37m Average total duration 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Vigo to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vigo to Bilbao buses for today, Monday, February 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 3:00 PM Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo | 12h15 | 3:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo | 12h25 | 5:40 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, February 24 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo | 14h10 | 10:00 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:55 AM Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo | 11h25 | 7:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:55 AM Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo | 10h35 | 6:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Monbus, Vibasa or MonBus to find the best option for your trip from Vigo to Bilbao.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Monbus, Vibasa or MonBus to find the best option for your trip from Vigo to Bilbao.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Vigo to Bilbao.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vigo to Bilbao
Buses from Vigo to Bilbao run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 487 km distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 487 km |
Average bus duration 8h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Monbus, Vibasa, MonBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Vigo to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Vigo to Bilbao with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Monbus, Vibasa, MonBus, BlaBlaCar Bus 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 Vigo to Bilbao
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vigo 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.
- Monbus
- Monbus works to eliminate barriers for people with functional diversity and offers a service for passengers with their own wheelchair, which must be requested 24 hours in advance via email.
- 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.
- Monbus
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's recommended to check the policies during the booking process or the company's terms and conditions.
- 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).
- Monbus
- One piece of hand luggage and one checked bag are included.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Monbus
- Additional or oversized luggage may incur extra charges and is subject to space availability.
- Vibasa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be transported in the luggage compartment.
- 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 Vigo 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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