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Compare train and bus for Girona to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Girona to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. 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 $26, while a flight costs an average of $274.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $274 Average price | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Girona to Bilbao
Compare the available ways to get from Girona to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Bilbao:
A train is $40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona to Bilbao costing on average $65.
A train is $249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Girona to Bilbao costing on average $274.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 15m.
Bus takes on average 12h 10m.
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $131 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $105. The journey takes 7h 45m versus 6h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Girona to Bilbao
How to get from Girona to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Girona to Bilbao is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
15854+VY14649:39 AM 5h11 Girona station 2:50 PM Bilbao Airport $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 15854+VY1464
9:39 AM 5h11 Girona station 2:50 PM Bilbao Airport $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
34130+VY147011:54 AM 4h56 Girona station 4:50 PM Bilbao Airport $104 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
03302+004385:44 AM 10h09 Girona station 3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
30572+004386:27 AM 9h26 Girona station 3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando $84 1 One-way 1 transfer- 15770+00438
6:14 AM 9h39 Girona station 3:53 PM Bilbao-Abando $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM 23h35 Girona, Estació d'Autobusos 3:55 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea $214 1 One-way 1 transfer
- 15852+VY1464
8:09 AM 6h41 Girona station 2:50 PM Bilbao Airport $74 1 One-way 1 transfer - 03302+VY1464
5:44 AM 9h06 Girona station 2:50 PM Bilbao Airport $75 1 One-way 1 transfer - 15778+VY1464
8:49 AM 6h01 Girona station 2:50 PM Bilbao Airport $78 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Bilbao:
A train is $40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona to Bilbao costing on average $65.
A train is $249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Girona to Bilbao costing on average $274.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 15m.
Bus takes on average 12h 10m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Girona and Bilbao as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Girona station and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.
- Buses mostly depart from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos and arrive in Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Bilbao by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Bilbao by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling.
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