How to get from Zaragoza to Bilbao
- 244 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 4h 59m
- 7 bus departures a day with ALSA
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We compared the ways to travel from Zaragoza to Bilbao. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 59m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 244 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
244 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €31Older observation | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €33Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 15h 17m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 4h 59m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€31Older observation1h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€33Omio catalogue, Oct 315h 17m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 34h 59m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zaragoza to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zaragoza → San Sebastiánbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·3h 30m - 2San Sebastián → BilbaobusBlaBlaCar Bus·59m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Zaragoza to Bilbao
ALSA runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:15 and the last at 21:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 7 | 05:15 | 21:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusZaragoza-San Sebastián, San Sebastián-BilbaoBook →
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →
RenfeZaragoza-Madrid, Madrid-BilbaoBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Iberia, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zaragoza to Bilbao works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Zaragoza to San Sebastián, about 3h 30m. Transfer in San Sebastián and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Bilbao (59 min). In total it's roughly €21 over 4h 59m, 1 transfer.
Zaragoza to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zaragoza to Bilbao?
The most useful route takes about 4h 59m by bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Zaragoza to Bilbao?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 05:15 and the last at 21:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zaragoza to Bilbao?
7 a day with ALSA, between 05:15 and 21:30.
How far is Bilbao from Zaragoza?
About 244 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zaragoza to Bilbao cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €21. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zaragoza to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Iberia, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zaragoza to Bilbao?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026