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 $34. 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 $34, and a flight costs an average of $65.

Distance: 417 miles (672 km)

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$56

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$237

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$272

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(fuel + tolls)

14h 17m

Average total duration

13h 47m

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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 $56 (€45).

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

A bus is $47 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Bilbao costing on average $103 (€82).

A bus is $181 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Bilbao costing on average $237 (€189).

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 47m.

Train takes on average 31h 32m.

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

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM12h55
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    11:55 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    $911One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM12h55
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    11:55 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    $911One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1170 · IB435
    12:40 PM4h15
    Marseille Provence Airport
    4:55 PMBilbao Airport
    $12111One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51027 · 95929
    8:55 PM15h35
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    12:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50488 · 8717
    11:55 PM14h20
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    2:15 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $1231One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50486 · 3169
    12:35 PM15h45
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    4:20 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer
  • ZOU!17487+VuelingVY1518 · VY1420
    3:57 PM16h18
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    8:15 AMBilbao Airport
    $2381One-way
    2 transfers
  • ZOU!17481+VuelingVY1518 · VY1420
    12:57 PM19h18
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    8:15 AMBilbao Airport
    $2381One-way
    2 transfers
  • ZOU!17477+VuelingVY1518 · VY1420
    10:57 AM21h18
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    8:15 AMBilbao Airport
    $2381One-way
    2 transfers

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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 $56 (€45).

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

A bus is $47 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Bilbao costing on average $103 (€82).

A bus is $181 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Bilbao costing on average $237 (€189).

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 47m.

Train takes on average 31h 32m.

The distance from Marseille to Bilbao is approximately 417 miles (672 km).
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Bilbao is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 1 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 Renfe Viajeros to go to Bilbao by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Bilbao by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Bilbao by flight.
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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