How to travel from Zaragoza to Bilbao

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Compare train and bus for Zaragoza to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zaragoza to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 245 km

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€25

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Cheapest

€49

Average price

4h 54m

Average total duration

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4h 24m

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30m

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5h 17m

Average total duration

4h 47m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Zaragoza to Bilbao

How to get from Zaragoza to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Zaragoza to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AlsaNormal
10:00AM4h15
Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
02:15PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
241One-way
0 transfers

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AlsaNormal
10:00AM4h15
Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
02:15PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

AlsaNormal
03:15PM3h30
Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
06:45PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
241One-way
0 transfers

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Renfe ALVIA00438
10:48AM5h05
Zaragoza-Delicias
03:53PMBilbao-Abando
351One-way
0 transfers
Renfe ALVIA00632+Renfe Intercity00280
11:06AM7h16
Zaragoza-Delicias
06:22PMBilbao-Abando
281One-way
1 transfer
Renfe (13)37438+Renfe Intercity00280
10:48AM7h34
Zaragoza-Delicias
06:22PMBilbao-Abando
381One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal
07:30AM4h15
Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
11:45AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
241One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
01:00PM4h00
Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
05:00PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
241One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
04:15PM4h15
Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses
08:30PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
241One-way
0 transfers
AVE03092+IberiaIB435
10:26AM6h29
Zaragoza-Delicias
04:55PMBilbao Airport
3661One-way
1 transfer
AVE03304+IberiaIB435
11:41AM5h14
Zaragoza-Delicias
04:55PMBilbao Airport
3661One-way
1 transfer
AVE03882+IberiaIB435
09:44AM7h11
Zaragoza-Delicias
04:55PMBilbao Airport
3661One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zaragoza to Bilbao

Travel to Bilbao easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zaragoza to Bilbao.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options to Bilbao from Zaragoza. You can take a train or coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Zaragoza to Bilbao is a coach with an average price of €18.

This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Bilbao:

A coach is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Bilbao costing on average €26.

The quickest way to travel from Zaragoza to Bilbao is by coach, which takes on average 3 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a train requires on average 4 h 48 min of travel time.

The Zaragoza to Bilbao distance is approximately 245 km.

The average frequency per day from Zaragoza to Bilbao is:

  • 8 coaches a day.
  • 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Zaragoza to Bilbao as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Zaragoza to Bilbao:

  • Coaches mostly depart from Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zaragoza-Delicias and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zaragoza to Bilbao:

  • You can take a coach from Zaragoza to Bilbao with Alsa, FlixBus or Jimenez. Cheap tickets can be found for €18 with Alsa from Zaragoza to Bilbao.
  • You can travel by train to Bilbao from Zaragoza with Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros, and you can find Renfe ALVIA Zaragoza to Bilbao tickets for €26 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Zaragoza to Bilbao with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 8 direct coaches per day to Bilbao with Alsa.
  • You can find 1 direct train per day to Bilbao with Renfe ALVIA or Renfe Viajeros.

Direct services to Bilbao tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Many of our customers travelling from Zaragoza to Bilbao don't make Bilbao their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Pamplona or Vitoria - Gasteiz, either of which you could add to your Zaragoza and Bilbao trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Bilbao to any of these top destinations today!

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