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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
$86
Average price
$130
Fastest journey
14 h 10 m
Average duration
15 h 7 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
853 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Reims to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reims to Bilbao will cost around $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 16 buses that leave Reims for Bilbao on Thu, Jul 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 853 km distance in an average of 15 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 10 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 15 h 40 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Reims to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $48.
Distance: 530 miles (853 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price | $340 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 41m Average total duration 14h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Reims to Bilbao:
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reims to Bilbao costing on average $170 (€140).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 11m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€58) compared to roughly $340 (€280) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $269 (€221). The journey takes 14h 11m versus 10h 35m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus.
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 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 08:36AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 17h44 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 09:06AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 22h39 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 10:06AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 21h39 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:14AM | Duration 15h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:14AM | Duration 15h44 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:14AM | Duration 15h44 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 10:36AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 21h09 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 11:06AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 20h39 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 11:36AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 20h09 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 12:06PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 22h54 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 12:36PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 19h09 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 01:06PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 18h39 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 01:36PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 22h54 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 02:06PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 22h24 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 02:36PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 20h24 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 03:36PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 20h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 04:36PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 18h24 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 05:36PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 18h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 06:36PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 17h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 07:36PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 16h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
The table below shows live departures for Reims to Bilbao buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 15h05 | 12:05 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
839714+ 50468 · 3275 | 9:06 AM Reims station | 17h14 | 2:20 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
50468 · 3275 | 10:20 AM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 16h00 | 2:20 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
839656+ 30485 · 95927 | 11:06 AM Reims station | 23h54 | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
839724+ 30485 · 95927 | 11:36 AM Reims station | 23h24 | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
839658+ 30485 · 95927 | 12:06 PM Reims station | 22h54 | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
839726+ 30485 · 95927 | 12:36 PM Reims station | 22h24 | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
839728+ 30485 · 95927 | 1:06 PM Reims station | 21h54 | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
839730+ 30485 · 95927 | 1:36 PM Reims station | 21h24 | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
839732+ 30485 · 95927 | 2:06 PM Reims station | 20h54 | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 14h10 | 6:25 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 15h20 | 8:00 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 16h25 | 10:40 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 2 transfers | |
30485 · 95927 | 7:05 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 15h55 | 11:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 15h20 | 10:50 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 18h15 | 3:05 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 15h40 | 10:40 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Reims to Bilbao run on average 7 times per day, taking around 14h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 (€34) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:20, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 530 miles (853 km) distance in 15h 25m.
Distance 530 miles (853 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€34) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 15h 25m |
First bus 4:20 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Bilbao — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bilbao trip today.
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 Reims 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 Reims to Bilbao buses use the Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea station pair, with some services arriving at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses. Use this guide to compare Reims and Bilbao bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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