How to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao by price and travel time.
- 50 km as the crow flies
- 7 bus departures a day with ALSA
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Route details last verified on 23 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao: bus. The two cities are about 50 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 23 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Vitoria-Gasteiz → Bilbao AirportbusRegional connection·1h 41m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
ALSA runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 21:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 7 | 00:45 | 21:35 |
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
All departuresALSA
- 00:45
- 08:00
- 12:45
- 15:10
- 15:35
- 18:00
- 21:35
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
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Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
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How the trip from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao, about 1h 41m. In total it's roughly €8 over 1h 41m, direct, no transfers.
Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao: common questions
When is the first bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 00:45 and the last at 21:35, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao?
7 a day with ALSA, between 00:45 and 21:35.
How far is Bilbao from Vitoria-Gasteiz?
About 50 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz 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: Regional connection
Route calculated: 23 Sep 2026