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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $92.
Distance: 417 miles (672 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$59 Average price Cheapest | $284 Average price | $266 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 12m Average total duration 13h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Bilbao:
A bus is $127 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Bilbao costing on average $187.
A bus is $225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Bilbao costing on average $284.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 42m.
Train takes on average 26h 14m.
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How to get from Marseille to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marseille to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal6:35 AM17h10Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles11:45 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$741One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal6:35 AM17h10Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles11:45 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$741One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB1170 · IB43512:40 PM4h15Marseille Provence Airport4:55 PMBilbao Airport$4801One-way1 transfer
Other options
50758 · 50486 · 31699:15 AM19h05Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles4:20 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$761One-way2 transfers
FlixBus3:30 PM12h25Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles3:55 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$1021One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 AM12h55Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles11:55 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$1021One-way0 transfers
AF7345 · AF14768:30 PM13h20Marseille Provence Airport9:50 AMBilbao Airport$2301One-way1 transfer
AF7339 · AF13764:20 PM5h40Marseille Provence Airport10:00 PMBilbao Airport$2571One-way1 transfer
AF7333 · AF137611:45 AM10h15Marseille Provence Airport10:00 PMBilbao Airport$2571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Bilbao:
A bus is $127 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Bilbao costing on average $187.
A bus is $225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Bilbao costing on average $284.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 42m.
Train takes on average 26h 14m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Bilbao as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Bilbao by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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