How to travel from Brussels to Bilbao

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Compare bus and flight for Brussels to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $24.

Distance: 625 miles (1007 km)

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Flight

$66

Average price

Cheapest

$162

Average price

18h 6m

Average total duration

17h 36m

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30m

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5h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 59m

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3h 0m

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1.0 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

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3.0 - 6.0kg

CO2 emissions

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

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from Brussels to Bilbao

How to get from Brussels to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus93271
    8:35 AM17h45
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    2:20 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $771One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus93271
    8:35 AM17h45
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    2:20 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $771One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN3711
    9:20 AM1h55
    Brussels Airport
    11:15 AMBilbao Airport
    $2351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50338 · 95929
    7:05 PM17h25
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    12:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $911One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50336 · 95927
    4:55 PM18h05
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    11:00 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $971One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:40 PM18h45
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    11:25 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    $1071One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5629+LufthansaLH1824
    6:45 AM4h25
    Brussels Airport
    11:10 AMBilbao Airport
    $3001One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5627+LufthansaLH1828
    12:45 PM5h10
    Brussels Airport
    5:55 PMBilbao Airport
    $3001One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5587+LufthansaLH1142
    7:00 AM6h25
    Brussels Airport
    1:25 PMBilbao Airport
    $3101One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Bilbao

Travel to Bilbao 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 Brussels to Bilbao.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Bilbao is a flight with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bilbao:

A flight is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Bilbao costing on average $26 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 10m.

The distance from Brussels to Bilbao is approximately 625 miles (1007 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Bilbao is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Bilbao 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 Brussels to Bilbao:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Ryanair, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Iberojet, Air Nostrum, KLM to go to Bilbao by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus to go to Bilbao by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Bilbao with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Bilbao often also extend their vacation to go to Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Pamplona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bilbao and these popular destinations at a great price.
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