What is the cheapest way to get from Arles to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Bilbao is to bus via Toulouse which costs €50 - €110 and takes 14h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arles to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Arles to Bilbao is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 41m and costs €100 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Arles and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from ARLES - Clémenceau and arriving at Bilbao via Quatrefages and Nîmes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Arles and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Arles to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Toulouse Matabiau, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Arles to Bilbao?

The distance between Arles and Bilbao is 781 km. The road distance is 734.4 km.

How do I travel from Arles to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Arles to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 34m and costs €95 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Arles to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Arles to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Bilbao bus from?

Arles to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nîmes station.

Where do I catch the Arles to Bilbao train from?

Arles to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arles station.

Train or bus from Arles to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Arles to Bilbao is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 33m.

Where does the Arles to Bilbao bus arrive?

Arles to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.

Where does the Arles to Bilbao train arrive?

Arles to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Arles to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Bilbao is 734 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Arles to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1702+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Arles to Bilbao - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Arles to Bilbao by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Arles to Toulouse Matabiautrain Intercités
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Bilbao Intermodalbus N7748
9h 34m
€95–158
Bus via Toulouse
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 19m
€54–104
Train
1. Take the train from Arles to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Hendayetrain
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
12h 10m
€127–222
Drive 734.4 km
1. Drive from Arles to Bilbaocar 734.4 km
7h 1m
€121–174
Train, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Ptrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MRS - BIO
7h 42m
€79–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nîmes to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
12h 33m
€68–104
Train, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Ptrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane MRS - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
6h 41m
€109–384

Arles to Bilbao by train and bus

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9h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 781.4 km
Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Arles, France and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a train from Arles to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Toulouse Matabiau, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nîmes to Bilbao 3 times a week. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 10h.

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