How to travel from Brussels to Bilbao

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Compare bus and flight for Brussels to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 $45, and a flight costs an average of $24.

Distance: 625 miles (1007 km)

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$180

Average price

$75

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Cheapest

$381

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 0m

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18h 5m

Average total duration

17h 35m

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30m

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12h 0m

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3.0 - 6.0kg

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1.0 - 2.5kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $75 (€61).

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

A bus is $105 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bilbao costing on average $180 (€146).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 35m.

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

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from Brussels to Bilbao

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • RyanairFR 6057
    1:05 PM1h55
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    3:00 PMSantander Airport
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 6057
    1:05 PM1h55
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    3:00 PMSantander Airport
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 6057
    1:05 PM1h55
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    3:00 PMSantander Airport
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3275
    8:35 AM17h45
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    2:20 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1646 · 95927
    1:30 PM21h30
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    11:00 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    8:35 AM17h45
    Bruxelles, Rue de France (Brussel-Zuid/Midi)
    2:20 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX1172 · UX7153
    10:45 AM5h10
    Brussels Airport
    3:55 PMBilbao Airport
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8985 · VY1422
    8:50 PM13h25
    Brussels Airport
    10:15 AMBilbao Airport
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8987 · VY1436
    3:15 PM7h10
    Brussels Airport
    10:25 PMBilbao Airport
    $1751One-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 bus with an average price of $75 (€61).

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

A bus is $105 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bilbao costing on average $180 (€146).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 35m.

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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus to go to Bilbao by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Iberojet, KLM Cityhopper to go to Bilbao by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Bilbao with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Alsa, Infobus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines.
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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