You can get from Paris to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
To get from Paris to Bilbao on Feb 09 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 460 miles (742 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $63 - $249 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $63 (€55) • 14 h 25 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $249 (€218) • 10 h 15 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Vueling |
Travel 460 miles (742 km) by bus, ferry, flight or train to Bilbao from Paris. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 10 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $63 (€55). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus or Vueling among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Paris to Bilbao.
International travel from Paris, France to Bilbao, Spain is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Spain must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 1/9/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your upcoming trip from Paris to Bilbao.
Return travel to Paris, France from Spain is: Unrestricted.
Entry into France is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.
Requirements for reentering France:
All travelers must abide by the following measures in France to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
The above information about your return travel to Paris, France was last verified on 1/24/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to your planned date of travel to Paris from Bilbao.
There are 4 travel options from Paris to Bilbao: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Bilbao from Paris is by taking a bus, which costs on average $63 (€55).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Bilbao:
Taking a bus is usually $186 (€163) less than taking a flight to Bilbao, which costs on average $249 (€218) for the same trip.
A bus is generally $34 (€30) less than a train for the same journey. Taking a train costs on average $97 (€85) from Paris to Bilbao.
The fastest way to get to Bilbao from Paris is by flight with an average travel time of 10 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Bilbao can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by bus can take 14 h 25 min on average.
In comparison, getting to Bilbao by train can take on average 0 h 0 min.
The distance from Paris to Bilbao is approximately 460 miles (742 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Bilbao is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Paris and Bilbao as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Bilbao:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Bilbao with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bilbao as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Paris and Bilbao.
Before traveling from Paris to Bilbao, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Paris to Bilbao tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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