What is the distance between Ponferrada and Bilbao?

About 192 miles (309 km) separate Ponferrada and Bilbao.

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

If you're headed to Bilbao from Ponferrada, chances are that your bus will leave from Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada and arrive at Estación Autobuses. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bilbao?

Once in Bilbao, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Plentzia, Museum of Religious Art, Chillida Leku, Plaza Nueva - Plaza Barria and Museum of Fine Arts.

Bus Ponferrada to Bilbao from $53 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ponferrada to Bilbao on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	8h 45m	5:45pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	12:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	8h 5m	8:20pm	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	12:30pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	8h 50m	9:20pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	9h	4:15am	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Ponferrada to Bilbao on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	7h 15m	7:30pm	Estación Autobuses	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	8h 5m	8:20pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	8h 50m	9:20pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada	9h	4:15am	Estación Autobuses	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Ponferrada to Bilbao

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

192 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $69	Average Duration8h 45m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $52	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,756 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 60756 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $59

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

Where are the popular stops in Ponferrada and Bilbao?

Stops in Ponferrada

A - Estación de Autobuses de Ponferrada

B - Ponferrada estación de autobuses

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ponferrada to Bilbao by bus

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ponferrada to Bilbao?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bilbao?

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The cheapest trip from Ponferrada to Bilbao was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $62 for a bus ticket from Ponferrada to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-11-17.