How to travel from Nice to Bilbao

There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Bilbao including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $76 (€62).

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

A bus is $115 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Bilbao costing on average $191 (€155).

A bus is $205 (€167) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Bilbao costing on average $280 (€228).

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 8m.

Train takes on average 40h 49m.

The distance from Nice to Bilbao is approximately 511 miles (823 km).

The average frequency per day from Nice to Bilbao is:

• Around 37 flights per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice 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 Nice to Bilbao:

• Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Bilbao by bus.
• Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Nostrum, KLM Cityhopper to go to Bilbao by flight.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Bilbao by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Nice to Bilbao:

• 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Nice 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Bilbao to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Bilbao, you can enjoy panoramic views from Mount Artxanda, accessible by funicular, and explore the vibrant La Ribera Market with its fresh produce and local delicacies. A walk along the Nervión River offers beautiful cityscape views, while enjoying pintxos in local bars provides a taste of Basque culture. Discover the Azkuna Zentroa, a cultural center in a former wine warehouse. Don't miss the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao with its innovative architecture, the historic Casco Viejo, the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, the Gothic Santiago Cathedral, and the striking Zubizuri Bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava.

A visit to Bilbao is typically well-suited for a 2 to 3-day itinerary, allowing time to explore the Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, and enjoy the local cuisine.