How to travel from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne

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Compare bus and flight for Bilbao to Saint-Étienne

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 12h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a bus costs an average of $59.

Distance: 391 miles (630 km)

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$83

Average price

Cheapest

$169

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

12h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

12h 28m

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30m

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8h 34m

Average total duration

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne is a bus with an average price of $83 (€68).

This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne:

A bus is $108 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne costing on average $191 (€156).

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 32m.

Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bilbao and Saint-Étienne including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne among Omio's users.

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from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne

How to get from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:40 PM15h10
    Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    5:50 AMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
    $651One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:40 PM15h10
    Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    5:50 AMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
    $651One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Air France HopAF1577 · AF7394
    6:10 PM4h30
    Bilbao Airport
    10:40 PMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
    $1611One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Air France HopAF1577 · AF7390
    6:10 PM15h40
    Bilbao Airport
    9:50 AMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
    $1621One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1829 · LH2246
    6:40 PM14h05
    Bilbao Airport
    8:45 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2291One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air France HopKL2169 · KL2456
    6:10 PM4h30
    Bilbao Airport
    10:40 PMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
    $2901One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne

Travel to Saint-Étienne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bilbao and Saint-Étienne including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne is a bus with an average price of $83 (€68).

This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne:

A bus is $108 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne costing on average $191 (€156).

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 32m.

Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 28m.

The distance from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne is approximately 391 miles (630 km).
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne is:
  • Around 46 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Saint-Étienne as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea and arrive in Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa to go to Saint-Étienne by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne often also extend their vacation to go to Lyon, Paris, Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, Colombier-Saugnieu, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Saint-Étienne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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