How to travel from Ourense to Bilbao

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

The cheapest way to travel from Ourense to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $76.

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

A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ourense to Bilbao costing on average $88.

A bus is $144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ourense to Bilbao costing on average $219.

The fastest way to travel from Ourense to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 25m.

Bus takes on average 8h 42m.

The distance from Ourense to Bilbao is approximately 257 miles (415 km).

The average frequency per day from Ourense to Bilbao is:

• Around 32 flights per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Vigo Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Ourense, Rúa Eulogio Gómez Franqueira (Estación intermodal) and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.

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

• Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Monbus, Vibasa, MonBus to go to Bilbao by bus.
• Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum to go to Bilbao by flight.
• Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Bilbao by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Ourense to Bilbao with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Monbus, Vibasa, MonBus.
• 1 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.

Omio customers who travel from Ourense 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.