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Compare train, bus, and flight for Valencia to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, while a flight costs an average of $380.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$61 Average price | $380 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 3m Average total duration 12h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Valencia to Bilbao
Compare the available ways to get from Valencia to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Bilbao:
A train is $32 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia to Bilbao costing on average $61 (€51).
A train is $351 (€294) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Bilbao costing on average $380 (€318).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 27m.
Bus takes on average 13h 3m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€51) compared to roughly $119 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58 (€49). The journey takes 12h 33m versus 5h 43m 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 Valencia to Bilbao
How to get from Valencia to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valencia to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- REFUERZO10:50 AM8h40Valencia, Estació d'autobusos7:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- REFUERZO10:50 AM8h40Valencia, Estació d'autobusos7:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UX4064 · UX715312:30 PM3h25Valencia Airport3:55 PMBilbao Airport$2421One-way1 transfer
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- BILMAN10:35 PM9h25Valencia, Estació d'autobusos7:00 AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$521One-way0 transfers
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Normal4:12 PM7h33Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla11:45 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$701One-way1 transfer- 06143+Normal1:57 PM8h18Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla10:15 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$741One-way1 transfer
- UX4060 · UX71618:30 PM12h15Valencia Airport7:45 AMBilbao Airport$961One-way1 transfer
LH1845 · LH18305:55 PM5h30Valencia Airport11:25 PMBilbao Airport$1321One-way1 transfer- LH1165 · LH11426:05 AM6h55Valencia Airport1:00 PMBilbao Airport$1411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Bilbao:
A train is $32 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia to Bilbao costing on average $61 (€51).
A train is $351 (€294) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Bilbao costing on average $380 (€318).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 27m.
Bus takes on average 13h 3m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valencia and Bilbao as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Valencia Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.
- Buses mostly depart from Valencia, Estació d'autobusos and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, Alsa, TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L, FlixBus to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Iberia, Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Ryanair, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Royal Air Maroc, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Bilbao by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
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