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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 $89 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 1m. 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 $89, while a bus costs an average of $114.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 1m Average total duration Fastest 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Bilbao:
A train is $24 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona to Bilbao costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 47m.
Tickets start at around $89 (€73) compared to roughly $133 (€109) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44 (€36). The journey takes 7h 31m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM13h35Girona, Estació d'Autobusos6:25 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$901One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM13h35Girona, Estació d'Autobusos6:25 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$901One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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VY14225:44 AM4h11Girona station9:55 AMBilbao Airport$4751One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 03302+004385:44 AM10h09Girona station3:53 PMBilbao-Abando$1501One-way1 transfer
15866+VY14363:39 PM6h46Girona station10:25 PMBilbao Airport$1661One-way1 transfer- 15862+VY14361:39 PM8h46Girona station10:25 PMBilbao Airport$1661One-way1 transfer
- 15858+VY143611:39 AM10h46Girona station10:25 PMBilbao Airport$1661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Bilbao:
A train is $24 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona to Bilbao costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 47m.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos and arrive in Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Bilbao by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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