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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bilbao to Valencia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, while a flight costs an average of $382.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$58 Average price | $382 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 28m Average total duration 10h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bilbao to Valencia
Compare the available ways to get from Bilbao to Valencia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Valencia:
A train is $20 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Valencia costing on average $58 (€49).
A train is $344 (€288) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Valencia costing on average $382 (€320).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 6m.
Bus takes on average 11h 28m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€49) compared to roughly $117 (€98) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60 (€50). The journey takes 10h 58m versus 6h 13m 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 Valencia
How to get from Bilbao to Valencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Valencia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- BILMAN8:15 AM8h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses4:45 PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- BILMAN8:15 AM8h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses4:45 PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UX7158 · UX406512:45 PM3h30Bilbao Airport4:15 PMValencia Airport$5471One-way1 transfer
Other options
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051406:53 AM9h41Bilbao-Abando4:34 PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla$1161One-way1 transfer - 04186+057506:53 AM10h36Bilbao-Abando5:29 PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla$1161One-way1 transfer
- 04186+
051246:53 AM7h41Bilbao-Abando2:34 PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla$1241One-way1 transfer
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0619212:00 PM9h24Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:24 PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla$771One-way1 transfer- Normal+0619210:00 AM11h24Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:24 PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla$771One-way1 transfer
- Normal+0620212:00 PM10h39Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses10:39 PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla$771One-way1 transfer
- UX7160 · UX40639:05 PM12h00Bilbao Airport8:05 AMValencia Airport$961One-way1 transfer
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SN375112:10 PM5h20Bilbao Airport5:30 PMValencia Airport$1161One-way1 transfer
LH1143 · LH11642:00 PM8h55Bilbao Airport10:55 PMValencia Airport$1391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Valencia:
A train is $20 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Valencia costing on average $58 (€49).
A train is $344 (€288) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Valencia costing on average $382 (€320).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 6m.
Bus takes on average 11h 28m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Valencia as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
- Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Valencia by train.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, Alsa, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L, FlixBus to go to Valencia by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Iberia, Air Europa, CitizenPlane, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Royal Air Maroc, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Valencia by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, CitizenPlane, Ryanair.
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