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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. 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 $96, while a flight costs an average of $499.
Distance: 417 miles (672 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$499 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 15m Average total duration 13h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Marseille to Bilbao:
A bus is $123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Bilbao costing on average $186.
A bus is $131 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Bilbao costing on average $194.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 11m.
Train takes on average 26h 44m.
Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $267 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $204. The journey takes 13h 41m versus 8h 9m 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 Marseille to Bilbao
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.
50488 · 871712:30 AM13h45Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence2:15 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$921One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 50488 · 871712:30 AM13h45Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence2:15 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$921One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB1170 · IB43512:40 PM4h15Marseille Provence Airport4:55 PMBilbao Airport$8081One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 AM18h30Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles7:10 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$991One-way1 transfer- 51027 · 959298:55 PM15h35Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles12:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$1061One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:00 AM12h55Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles11:55 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$1081One-way0 transfers
AF7343 · AF14766:45 PM15h05Marseille Provence Airport9:50 AMBilbao Airport$2291One-way1 transfer- AF7347 · AF13766:00 AM16h00Marseille Provence Airport10:00 PMBilbao Airport$2301One-way1 transfer
- AF7339 · AF14763:20 PM18h30Marseille Provence Airport9:50 AMBilbao Airport$2301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Bilbao:
A bus is $123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Bilbao costing on average $186.
A bus is $131 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Bilbao costing on average $194.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 11m.
Train takes on average 26h 44m.
- 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, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Bilbao by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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