How to travel from Gijón to Bilbao

There are 3 options to travel between Gijón and Bilbao including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Gijón to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of CHF27.

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

A bus is CHF30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gijón to Bilbao costing on average CHF56.

A bus is CHF268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gijón to Bilbao costing on average CHF294.

The fastest way to travel from Gijón to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 7m.

Train takes on average 10h 3m.

The distance from Gijón to Bilbao is approximately 138 miles (223 km).

The average frequency per day from Gijón to Bilbao is:

• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 6 flights per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gijón to Bilbao:

• Flights mostly depart from Asturias Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Gijon, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gijón to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Vueling to go to Bilbao by flight.
• Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Bilbao by train.
• Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Bilbao by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Gijón to Bilbao:

• 10 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Gijón 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Bilbao to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Bilbao, you can enjoy panoramic views from Mount Artxanda, accessible by funicular, and explore the vibrant La Ribera Market with its fresh produce and local delicacies. A walk along the Nervión River offers beautiful cityscape views, while enjoying pintxos in local bars provides a taste of Basque culture. Discover the Azkuna Zentroa, a cultural center in a former wine warehouse. Don't miss the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao with its innovative architecture, the historic Casco Viejo, the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, the Gothic Santiago Cathedral, and the striking Zubizuri Bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava.

A visit to Bilbao is typically well-suited for a 2 to 3-day itinerary, allowing time to explore the Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, and enjoy the local cuisine.