- Must visit
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Frank Gehry’s titanium-clad museum is Bilbao’s global icon, celebrated for major contemporary art shows and bold architecture.
Cheapest price
lei358
Average price
lei451
Fastest journey
15 h 55 m
Average duration
16 h 7 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
936 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Bilbao will cost around lei451 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei358.
Of the 13 buses that leave Lille for Bilbao on Tue, Aug 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 936 km distance in an average of 16 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 55 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 16 h 15 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.
50576 · 95929
54049 · 4861
50508 · 95927
1662 · 4605
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBusBuses from Lille to Bilbao run on average 9 times per day, taking around 16h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at lei112 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 581 miles (936 km) distance in 15h 45m.
Distance 581 miles (936 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price lei112 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 45m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei385 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei348 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price lei522 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei503 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price lei612 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei480 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:14AM | Duration 17h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price lei335 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price lei559 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price lei279 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei545 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price lei514 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price lei441 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price lei598 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:14AM | Duration 18h04 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price lei386 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price lei587 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei816 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price lei307 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei399 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei749 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price lei358 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei427 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei330 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei408 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Bilbao buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 16h05 | 10:50 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
50576 · 95929 | 7:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 16h55 | 12:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 16h15 | 3:05 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
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1612 · 95919 | 3:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 17h30 | 8:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 16h10 | 7:10 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 18h10 | 10:40 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 16h30 | 12:05 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
54049 · 4861 | 8:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 17h44 | 2:14 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 16h10 | 2:10 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 15h55 | 6:25 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
1662 · 4605 | 3:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 18h04 | 9:14 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 16h30 | 8:00 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
50508 · 95927 | 5:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 18h00 | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Frank Gehry’s titanium-clad museum is Bilbao’s global icon, celebrated for major contemporary art shows and bold architecture.
Fine arts museum with outstanding Basque, Spanish, and European works spanning from the Middle Ages to today.
Museum devoted to Basque archaeology, ethnography, and local history inside a restored Jesuit college in the Old Town.
Bilbao’s medieval old quarter, packed with historic streets, shops, churches, and lively plazas ideal for walking.
Riverside promenade around the Guggenheim, excellent for architecture views, public art, and easy city-center walks.
Panoramic hilltop viewpoint reached by funicular, popular for sweeping views over Bilbao and access to green walking areas.
Salt cod cooked slowly in olive oil, garlic and chilli until the sauce emulsifies. A Basque classic closely linked to Bilbao's traditional seafood cooking.
Salt cod baked with a sauce of peppers, tomato, onion and garlic. A hallmark Biscayan dish that reflects Bilbao's historic cod trade.
Veal shanks braised in red wine and vegetables until tender. This rich stew is a beloved specialty from the Basque Country and northern Spain.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Martín Berasategui with creative tasting menus and refined service inside the Guggenheim Museum.
Elegant Michelin-starred venue serving modern Basque cuisine with strong seasonal products. Ideal for a high-end local dining experience.
Traditional restaurant known for Basque seafood and meat dishes in a polished setting near the river. Well regarded for classic local cooking.
Moderate for Spain: hotels and dining cost more than smaller cities, but pintxos, public transit, and coffee remain fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafes and taxis, small change or rounding up is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Bilbao 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 Bilbao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lille to Bilbao buses use the Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) to Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea station pair, with some services arriving at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses. Use this guide to compare Lille and Bilbao bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro de Lille (0.2 km), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the concourse area.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
Available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Elevators, ramps.
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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