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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $170.
Distance: 419 miles (675 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price | $290 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 29m Average total duration 12h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 Lyon to Bilbao:
A bus is $104 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bilbao costing on average $170.
A bus is $334 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bilbao costing on average $400.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 29m.
Train takes on average 13h 54m.
Tickets start at around $66 compared to roughly $290 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $224. The journey takes 12h 59m versus 8h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Bilbao
How to get from Lyon to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM15h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:05 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$451One-way1 transfer
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- FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM15h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:05 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SN3594+
SN37117:05 AM4h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport11:15 AMBilbao Airport$5661One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 4750 · 9592911:10 PM13h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$451One-way1 transfer
- 4768 · 959197:00 AM13h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$501One-way1 transfer
- 8501 · 486110:00 AM16h14Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:14 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$611One-way1 transfer
AF7369 · AF14766:40 PM15h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:50 AMBilbao Airport$2311One-way1 transfer
LH1077 · LH116 · LH18302:35 PM8h50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport11:25 PMBilbao Airport$2411One-way2 transfers
VY1223 · VY142211:30 PM10h55Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:25 AMBilbao Airport$2501One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Bilbao:
A bus is $104 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bilbao costing on average $170.
A bus is $334 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bilbao costing on average $400.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 29m.
Train takes on average 13h 54m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Bilbao as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
- Travel with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Union Ivkoni International to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Volotea, Vueling, Iberia, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper to go to Bilbao by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
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