How to travel from Nice to Bilbao

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a train costs an average of €137.

Distance: 511 miles (823 km)

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€76

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€134

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18h 11m

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17h 41m

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0.8 - 2.1kg

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2.5 - 4.9kg

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from Nice to Bilbao

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

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

FlixBus
09:15AM16h40
Nice
01:55AMBilbao
$611One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
09:15AM16h40
Nice
01:55AMBilbao
$611One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:15AM16h40
Nice
01:55AMBilbao
$611One-way
0 transfers

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BlaBlaCar Bus
07:15PM18h00
Nice
01:15PMBilbao
$711One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nice 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 Nice to Bilbao.

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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 $51 (€40).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Bilbao costing on average $65 (€51).

A bus is $122 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Bilbao costing on average $173 (€137).

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 20m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 40m.

Train takes on average 43h 14m.

The distance from Nice to Bilbao is approximately 511 miles (823 km).
The average frequency per day from Nice to Bilbao is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Lignes d'Azur to go to Bilbao by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF to go to Bilbao by train.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Air Nostrum , Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Air France to go to Bilbao by flight.
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.
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