How to travel from Paris to Bilbao

Travel from Paris, France to Bilbao, Spain is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Bilbao from Paris restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Bilbao, Spain from Paris?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Health screen upon arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Bilbao, Spain?

The government of Spain has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 9/25/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Paris to Bilbao closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Paris, France from Spain is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Paris from Bilbao restricted?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Paris from Bilbao?

Conditions of reentry into France:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days before arrival
• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Paris, France?

You should observe these safety measures in France as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to France was last checked on 9/25/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Paris from Bilbao closer to your date of departure here.

You can travel from Paris to Bilbao 2 different ways: flight or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Bilbao is by taking a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options to Bilbao:

Taking a bus is usually $79 (€64) less than taking a flight to Bilbao, which costs on average $116 (€94) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Paris to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 35 min.

There are alternative travel options to Bilbao that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 11 h 35 min.

The Paris to Bilbao distance is around 460 miles (742 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Bilbao is:

• 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Bilbao from Paris as scheduled services by flight or bus 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.
• Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Bilbao, Zorroza.

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:

• Air Europa can take you to Bilbao by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Air Europa from Paris to Bilbao for $116 (€94).
• Travel with Flixbus for buses to Bilbao. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Paris to Bilbao tickets on Omio for $37 (€30).

Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Bilbao with the following travel companies:

• You can find 3 direct buses per day to take to Bilbao with Flixbus, Alsa or Eurolines Switzerland.

Direct services to Bilbao tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

When planning your trip from Paris to Bilbao, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets cost on average $116 (€94) one way.
• Bus tickets are costing on average $37 (€30) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Paris to Bilbao online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.