How to travel from Paris to Bilbao

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $481.

Distance: 461 miles (743 km)

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$481

Average price

$57

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$297

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5h 27m

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3h 27m

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13h 28m

Average total duration

12h 58m

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9h 22m

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2.2 - 4.5kg

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0.7 - 1.9kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $57 (€48).

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

A bus is $424 (€351) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Bilbao costing on average $481 (€399).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 27m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Bilbao including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Bilbao among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 55m sooner (3h 27m by flight vs 9h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $481 (€399) compared to roughly $297 (€246) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Paris to Bilbao

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

Our recommendation

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

  • AlsaNormal
    8:15 PM12h14
    Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)
    8:29 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    8:15 PM12h14
    Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)
    8:29 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • VuelingVY1463
    6:40 AM1h40
    Paris Orly Airport
    8:20 AMBilbao Airport
    $1161One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12255+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187D51 (866425)+BlaBlaCar Bus95919
    11:10 AM9h20
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    8:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $1851One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187D51 (866425)+BlaBlaCar Bus95919+SNCF | TGV INOUI12255
    11:10 AM9h20
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    8:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $1991One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8537+BlaBlaCar Bus95919
    10:11 AM10h19
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    8:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $2481One-way
    1 transfer
  • InternorteNormal
    8:15 PM12h14
    Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C)
    8:29 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • InternorteNormal
    8:00 PM12h29
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    8:29 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    8:00 PM12h29
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    8:29 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingIB5569
    6:40 AM1h40
    Paris Orly Airport
    8:20 AMBilbao Airport
    $2261One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1035 · LH1146
    2:35 PM7h50
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    10:25 PMBilbao Airport
    $2571One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8001 · VY1426
    8:55 AM5h25
    Paris Orly Airport
    2:20 PMBilbao Airport
    $2651One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Paris to Bilbao

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Paris to Bilbao there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 69,32% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Paris to Bilbao. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Bilbao.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Bilbao including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $57 (€48).

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

A bus is $424 (€351) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Bilbao costing on average $481 (€399).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 27m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 28m.

The distance from Paris to Bilbao is approximately 461 miles (743 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Bilbao is:
  • Around 79 flights per day.
  • Around 20 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris 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 Paris to Bilbao:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Air Europa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, easyJet to go to Bilbao by flight.
  • Travel with Internorte, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bilbao by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Bilbao with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Air France, Vueling, easyJet.
  • 16 direct buses per day with Internorte, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Bilbao often also extend their vacation to go to Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Pamplona, Santander. 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.

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