What is the distance between Bilbao and León?

About 142 miles (228 km) separate Bilbao and León.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bilbao to León?

If you're headed to León from Bilbao, chances are that your bus will leave from Estación Autobuses and arrive at Estacion de Autobuses León. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Bilbao to León from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bilbao to León on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:10pm	Estación Autobuses	5h 50m	7:00pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:45am	Estación Autobuses	6h 5m	7:50am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Estación Autobuses	8h	10:15am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	7h 15m	2:15pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Estación Autobuses	9h	7:00pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to León on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:15am	Estación Autobuses	8h	10:15am	Estacion de Autobuses León	Cheapest
	Bus	1:40pm	Zorroza, Abaro Estrata	5h 25m	7:05pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	Fastest
ALSA Supra + ALSA	Bus	1:45am	Estación Autobuses	7h 30m	9:15am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Estación Autobuses	6h 45m	4:30pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Estación Autobuses	9h	7:00pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to León on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:15am	Estación Autobuses	5h 25m	1:40pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	CheapestFastest
ALSA Supra + ALSA	Bus	1:45am	Estación Autobuses	6h 5m	7:50am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
	Bus	2:15am	Estación Autobuses	8h	10:15am	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Estación Autobuses	7h 15m	2:15pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Estación Autobuses	6h 45m	4:30pm	Estacion de Autobuses León	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:12 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bilbao to León

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach León. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

141 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $77	Average Duration7h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $44	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,760 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 38 reviews, ALSA received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the staff, but some complained about the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $36

ALSA Bilbao León recent customer reviews

The bus driver was excellent and drove at a sensible speed. I’d definitely use this service again.

Joan H.

April 8, 2022

How can any company in this day and age, stop dog lovers traveling abroad. It's an antiquated system, that needs to be updated, immediately!

Ashley W.

December 20, 2021

Very pleasant driver on bus to Burgos, excellent one on bus to Leon, very very helpful. Clean and comfortable, would recommend to anyone.

Roberta H.

November 8, 2019

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Bilbao and León?

Stops in Bilbao

A - Estación Autobuses

B - Zorroza, Abaro Estrata

C - Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea

D - Buenos Aires Kalea, 2

E - Hotel Carlton

F - Bilbao-Abando Geltokia

Stops in León

A - Estacion de Autobuses León

B - Parada de Autobuses de San Andrés del Rabanedo

C - Venta de la Tuerta

D - La Virgen del Camino

E - San Andrés del Rabanedo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bilbao to León by bus

What is the distance between Bilbao and León?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bilbao to León?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/14

$31

11/15

$41

Today

$31

11/17

$41

11/18

$39

11/19

$39

11/20

$40

11/21

$31

The cheapest trip from Bilbao to León was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bilbao to León, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $66 for a bus ticket from Bilbao to León based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-21.