Bilbao to Paris bus
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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.
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Bus times from Bilbao to Paris
Fastest Journey
13 h 40 m
Average
13 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
743 km
Of the 1 buses that leave Bilbao for Paris every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Paris
 | Distance | 460 miles (742 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 11 h 30 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $86 (€77) |
 | Bus frequency | 4 a day |
 | Direct bus | Yes, there are 3 direct buses a day |
 | Bus companies | Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurolines France, Flixbus, Ouibus, Eurolines Switzerland or Autobuses La Union |
Buses from Bilbao to Paris cover the 460 miles (742 km) long journey taking on average 11 h 30 min with our travel partners like Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurolines France, Flixbus, Ouibus, Eurolines Switzerland or Autobuses La Union. Normally, there are 4 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $86 (€77), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $50 (€45). Travelers depart most frequently from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus from Bilbao to Paris
Travel from Bilbao to Paris from $50 (€45) with Omio’s bus partners Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
- Average Price: $52
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Bilbao to Paris bus information with FlixBus:
- Average Duration: 12 h 41 min
- Average Price: $123
- FlixBus frequency: 2 a day
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the buses include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Bus information from Bilbao to Paris with BlaBlaCar Bus:
- Average Duration: 13 h 20 min
- Average Price: $50
- BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 1 a day
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.
Travel Tips: Bus to Paris from Bilbao
Travel between Bilbao, Spain and Paris, France by bus is: Unrestricted.
What is the status of international entry into France from Spain?
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in France from Bilbao?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Paris, France?
When traveling in France, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 11/6/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Paris from Bilbao before traveling.
The current restriction level for your return trip by bus from Paris to Bilbao is: Unrestricted
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Spain from France?
Reentry to Spain is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Spain from Paris?
What are the requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Bilbao, Spain?
The government of Spain has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last checked on 11/17/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your bus to Bilbao from Paris here.
When taking a bus from Bilbao, you have a couple of bus stations you can depart from including Bilbao, Bilbao, Zorroza and Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses. When you arrive in Paris, your bus can arrive in bus stations including Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Place du Pantheon (Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève) and Paris, Cours-la-Reine.
Omio customers traveling this route book their buses from Bilbao-Abando to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
The most popular departure bus station with passengers for this journey, called Bilbao-Abando, is located 0.4 miles (726 m) from the city center of Bilbao.
The most popular arrival bus station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), is located 2.5 miles (4.1 km) away from the city center of Paris.
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