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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bilbao to Nice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, while a flight costs an average of $162.
Distance: 511 miles (823 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 47m Average total duration 16h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Nice:
A bus is $81 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Nice costing on average $162.
A bus is $271 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Nice costing on average $352.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 47m.
Train takes on average 33h 2m.
Tickets start at around $81 compared to roughly $201 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $120. The journey takes 16h 17m versus 9h 43m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bilbao to Nice
How to get from Bilbao to Nice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3168 · 501079:35 AM22h05Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:40 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$1101One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3168 · 501079:35 AM22h05Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:40 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$1101One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- VY1425 · VY15211:05 PM3h45Bilbao Airport4:50 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$4171One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 8718 · 504893:00 PM18h00Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:00 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$1161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 AM18h25Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea1:15 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$1451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM17h25Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea11:25 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$1531One-way1 transfer
LX568+
LX82279:05 AM4h40Bilbao Airport1:45 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$2951One-way1 transfer
LH1829 · LH22766:40 PM4h50Bilbao Airport11:30 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$2961One-way1 transfer- LH1831 · LH22747:40 AM9h30Bilbao Airport5:10 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$2961One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Nice:
A bus is $81 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Nice costing on average $162.
A bus is $271 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Nice costing on average $352.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 47m.
Train takes on average 33h 2m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Nice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
- Travel with Euskotren to go to Nice by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Lufthansa, Air Nostrum, Air Baltic to go to Nice by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nice by bus.
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