How to travel from Marseille to Bilbao

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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 $91.

Distance: 417 miles (672 km)

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$59

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$283

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$265

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14h 12m

Average total duration

13h 42m

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6h 12m

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3h 12m

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8h 9m

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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2.0 - 4.0kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $59 (€48).

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

A bus is $127 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Bilbao costing on average $186 (€152).

A bus is $224 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Bilbao costing on average $283 (€231).

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 42m.

Train takes on average 26h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Marseille and Bilbao including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Marseille to Bilbao among Omio's users.

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from Marseille to Bilbao

How to get from Marseille to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Marseille to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    6:35 AM17h10
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    11:45 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    6:35 AM17h10
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    11:45 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • VuelingVY1509 · VY1436
    7:00 PM3h35
    Marseille Provence Airport
    10:35 PMBilbao Airport
    $2671One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    3:00 PM16h00
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    7:00 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51048 · 5500 · 95919
    2:45 AM17h45
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    8:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $731One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51027 · 95929
    8:55 PM15h35
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    12:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $731One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7341+Air France HopAF1376
    5:15 PM4h45
    Marseille Provence Airport
    10:00 PMBilbao Airport
    $2281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7337+Air France HopAF1376
    1:45 PM8h15
    Marseille Provence Airport
    10:00 PMBilbao Airport
    $2281One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB1174+Renfe ALVIA04267
    6:15 AM16h13
    Marseille Provence Airport
    10:28 PMBilbao-Abando
    $2431One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Marseille to Bilbao

Travel to Bilbao easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Marseille to Bilbao.

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There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Bilbao including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $59 (€48).

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

A bus is $127 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Bilbao costing on average $186 (€152).

A bus is $224 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Bilbao costing on average $283 (€231).

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 42m.

Train takes on average 26h 14m.

The distance from Marseille to Bilbao is approximately 417 miles (672 km).
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Bilbao is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marseille to Bilbao:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Bilbao by flight.
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Marseille to Bilbao:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Marseille 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.
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