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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Iconic contemporary art museum designed by Frank Gehry, famous for its titanium architecture and major modern art exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
11 h 5 m
Average duration
13 h 13 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
590 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nîmes to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nîmes to Bilbao will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 3 buses that leave Nîmes for Bilbao on Fri, Jun 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 590 km distance in an average of 13 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 5 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 14 h 45 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 11h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $188.
Distance: 366 miles (590 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price | $238 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 29m Average total duration Fastest 11h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 55m Average total duration 20h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Bilbao:
A bus is $143 (€117) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Bilbao costing on average $208 (€171).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 25m.
Tickets start at around $65 (€53) compared to roughly $238 (€195) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $173 (€142). The journey takes 11h 59m versus 7h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Nîmes to Bilbao buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:20 AM Nîmes | 11h05 | 12:25 PM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:35 AM Nîmes | 14h45 | 12:20 AM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Nîmes | 13h50 | 11:30 AM Bilbao | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nîmes to Bilbao run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:20, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 366 miles (590 km) distance in 10h 0m.
Distance 366 miles (590 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 0m |
First bus 3:20 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Iconic contemporary art museum designed by Frank Gehry, famous for its titanium architecture and major modern art exhibitions.
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Revitalized riverside district around the Guggenheim, ideal for walking, architecture, and skyline views.
Popular panoramic viewpoint above Bilbao with wide city views, especially attractive at sunset.
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