The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao to Paris
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
9 h 49 m
Average duration
10 h 39 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
743 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Paris will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 17 buses that leave Bilbao for Paris on Sat, Nov 22, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 22 the direct buses cover the 743 km distance in an average of 10 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 49 m .
On Sat, Nov 22 the slowest buses will take 11 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus and flight for Bilbao to Paris
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 461 miles (743 km)
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€63 Average price Cheapest | €198 Average price |
12h 53m Average total duration 12h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Bilbao to Paris Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 05:14PM | Duration 14h59 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 12h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 9h49 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:29PM | Duration 13h29 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Live departures
Bilbao to Paris bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Paris buses for today, Friday, November 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:10 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 11h20 | 9:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal | 1:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 14h59 | 4:14 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 14h00 | 3:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
95920 | 7:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 13h40 | 8:40 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
95920+ 8488 | 7:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 11h29 | 6:29 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
95920+ 8540 | 7:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 9h49 | 4:49 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
95920+ 8582 | 7:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 9h49 | 4:49 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
3168+ 8514 | 8:35 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 11h19 | 7:54 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
3168+ 8450 | 8:35 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 12h20 | 8:55 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
3168+ 8544 | 8:35 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 11h19 | 7:54 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 11h50 | 9:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 13h20 | 2:55 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 13h05 | 6:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
95926 | 4:55 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 13h45 | 6:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 6:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 11h00 | 5:30 AM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 11h30 | 6:15 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 11h55 | 7:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3164 | 8:25 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 11h30 | 7:55 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Paris
Buses from Bilbao to Paris run on average 12 times per day, taking around 12h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 461 miles (743 km) distance in 11h 20m.
Distance 461 miles (743 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 11h 20m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Autobuses La Unión, Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A. from Bilbao to ParisYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Paris with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Autobuses La Unión, Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A. for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Bilbao to Paris
The daily departures of coaches connecting Bilbao and Paris are more than 40, although in reality the availability of timetables is much more reduced than it seems, as most share departure time, so it is only possible to travel shortly after midnight, early in the morning or in 2 different night schedules.
Which buses go from Bilbao to Paris?
Bilbao Paris buses are managed by international passenger transport companies such as Alsa, Eurolines, Ouibus, InOui and IberoCoach. They stand out for their vehicles full of comforts and services, usually equipped with toilets, personalized entertainment, reclining seats with plenty of space and large windows available to passengers.
How long is the bus from Bilbao to Paris?
These two European cities are 884 kilometres apart. The shortest route of the Bilbao Paris buses is 7 hours and 57 minutes, although there are also alternatives that take more than a day to arrive. Only 8 routes are direct, the rest make stops or stopovers in Gallic cities such as Bordeaux, especially Tours or Orléans.
How many buses are there from Bilbao to Paris?
There are 41 daily departures available for road travel between Bilbao and Paris. For practical purposes, however, the schedules to choose from are only 4: 1 early in the morning, 2 after 9 p.m. and the last after midnight.
Where do the buses from Bilbao to Paris depart from and arrive at?
Bilbao Termibus Station: this city's main bus station is highly valued by its users. It is located 20 minutes walking from the centre and can be reached by bus lines Bilbobus and Bizkaibus, with the Renfe suburban train, by metro - stop of San Mamés, in both cases - and by tram. Beyond ticket sales and passenger information, it has ticket offices, a shopping area, a cafeteria, free wifi and ATMs.
Paris Montparnasse station: located 3 km from the Eiffel Tower, in the tourist district of Montparnasse in Paris, this is an installation with historical and artistic value that includes, for example, murals by Victor Vasarely. It is possible to travel from there with bus lines 28, 58, 82, 89, 91, 92, 94, 96, N01 and N02, among others, as well as taking the metro at the nearby Montparnasse-Bienvenüe station.
FAQs: Bus from Bilbao to Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Paris by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Bilbao, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea. When arriving in Paris, you can end your trip in bus stations like Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Gare Paris Bercy and Paris, Roissypôle Bus Station.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), located 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away from the city centre.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Eiffel Tower, an iconic iron lattice tower offering panoramic views of Paris
- Louvre Museum, the world's largest art museum housing thousands of works including the Mona Lisa
- Notre-Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture known for its stunning facade and historical significance
- Sacré-Cœur Basilica, a Roman Catholic church located at the highest point in the city with a striking white exterior
- Arc de Triomphe, a monumental arch honoring those who fought and died for France, located at the top of the Champs-Élysées.
- Montmartre, a historic district known for its bohemian atmosphere and the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur
- Seine River Cruise, a relaxing boat tour providing unique perspectives of the city's famous monuments
- Visit the Latin Quarter, a vibrant area known for its lively atmosphere and historic landmarks
- Explore the Marais, a trendy district filled with boutiques, cafes, and art galleries
- Attend a show at the Moulin Rouge, the famous cabaret known for its extravagant performances.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bilbao to Paris
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Bercy (0.2 km)
- Le Petit Parisien (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: 6, 14 Bus: 24, 87, 111 Train: RER D
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 73, 174, 275 Metro: 1 Train: RER A
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot Parisien (0.2 km)
- Brasserie Roissy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 350, 351, 93 Train: RER B
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, 56, 112 Metro: 1 Train: RER A
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