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Compare bus, train, and flight for Pau to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pau to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a flight costs an average of $760.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $760 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Pau to Bilbao
Compare the available ways to get from Pau to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Bilbao:
A bus is $722 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pau to Bilbao costing on average $760.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 17m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51. The journey takes 4h 4m versus 2h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Pau to Bilbao
How to get from Pau to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pau to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
12:40 AM 3h15 Pau, Lycée St John Perse 3:55 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
12:40 AM 3h15 Pau, Lycée St John Perse 3:55 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
12:40 AM 3h15 Pau, Lycée St John Perse 3:55 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
AF7495 · AF14767:25 PM 16h05 Pau Pyrenees Airport 11:30 AM Bilbao Airport $325 1 One-way 1 transfer- KL2343 · KL2160
7:25 PM 16h05 Pau Pyrenees Airport 11:30 AM Bilbao Airport $349 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF7493 · AF1376
2:35 PM 7h55 Pau Pyrenees Airport 10:30 PM Bilbao Airport $356 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Bilbao:
A bus is $722 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pau to Bilbao costing on average $760.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 17m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pau and Bilbao as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Pau Pyrenees Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Pau, Lycée St John Perse and arrive in Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper to go to Bilbao by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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