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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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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$83 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 58m Average total duration Fastest 12h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 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).
Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Bilbao to Saint-Étienne
How to get from Bilbao to Saint-Étienne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM15h10Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea5:50 AMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF$651One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM15h10Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea5:50 AMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF$651One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AF1577 · AF73946:10 PM4h30Bilbao Airport10:40 PMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport$1611One-way1 transfer
Other options
AF1577 · AF73906:10 PM15h40Bilbao Airport9:50 AMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport$1621One-way1 transfer
LH1829 · LH22466:40 PM14h05Bilbao Airport8:45 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2291One-way1 transfer
KL2456 · KL21696:10 PM4h30Bilbao Airport10:40 PMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport$2901One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 28m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea and arrive in Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF.
- Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa to go to Saint-Étienne by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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