How to travel from Tarifa to Bilbao

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Compare bus and flight for Tarifa to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarifa to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €72, while a flight costs an average of €375.

Distance: 520 miles (838 km)

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€72

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€375

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17h 38m

Average total duration

17h 8m

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4h 40m

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2h 40m

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0.8 - 2.1kg

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2.5 - 5.0kg

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from Tarifa to Bilbao

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

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

  • Secorbus
    3:30 PM17h00
    Tarifa
    8:30 AMBilbao
    741One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Secorbus
    3:30 PM17h00
    Tarifa
    8:30 AMBilbao
    741One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Secorbus
    3:30 PM17h00
    Tarifa
    8:30 AMBilbao
    741One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Tarifa 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 Tarifa to Bilbao.

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There are 2 options to travel between Tarifa and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Tarifa to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of €72.

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

A bus is €303 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarifa to Bilbao costing on average €375.

The fastest way to travel from Tarifa to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 38m.

The distance from Tarifa to Bilbao is approximately 520 miles (838 km).
The average frequency per day from Tarifa to Bilbao is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarifa and Bilbao as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Tarifa to Bilbao:
  • Flights mostly depart from International Airport of Jerez La Parra Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Tarifa, Estación Marítima and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Tarifa to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling to go to Bilbao by flight.
  • Travel with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Avanza, Socibus to go to Bilbao by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Tarifa to Bilbao with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Vueling.
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Socibus.
Omio customers who travel from Tarifa 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.

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