How to get from Zaragoza to Bilbao
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zaragoza to Bilbao by price and travel time.
- 244 km as the crow flies
- 7 bus departures a day with ALSA
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Route details last verified on 18 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zaragoza to Bilbao: bus. The two cities are about 244 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 18 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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244 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €31Older observation | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €78Reading date not recorded | 16h 52m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 59m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€31Older observation1h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€78Reading date not recorded16h 52m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 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?
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.
Departures 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 |
All departures
- 05:15
- 09:45
- 12:00
- 15:00
- 17:15
- 18:15
- 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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusZaragoza-San Sebastián, San Sebastián-BilbaoBook →
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →Regional connectionZaragoza Airport-HuescaBook →
RenfeHuesca-Madrid, Madrid-BilbaoBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Iberia, Regional connection, 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
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.
Which operators run Zaragoza to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Iberia, Regional connection, 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: 18 Sep 2026