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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Bilbao is to bus which costs €100 - €160 and takes 17h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Bilbao via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Genève, Annemasse, Massy Tgv, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.

How far is it from Bern to Bilbao?

The distance between Bern and Bilbao is 1146 km. The road distance is 1132.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 17h 28m and costs €100 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Bern to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Bilbao bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Bilbao train from?

Bern to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Bern to Bilbao is to bus which takes 17h 28m and costs €100 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €340 - €550 and takes 18h 1m.

Where does the Bern to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bern to Bilbao train arrive?

Bern to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Bern to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Bilbao is 1132 km. It takes approximately 12h 4m to drive from Bern to Bilbao.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Bilbao?

Book your Bern to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1666+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Bern to Bilbao - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bern to Bilbao by train, plane, bus, train (TGV), or car

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Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
5h 43m
€123–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Bayonne to Bilbaobus FlixBus 1645 / ...
17h 28m
€103–153
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Annemasse to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
18h 1m
€341–526
Drive 1,132.2 km
1. Drive from Bern to Bilbaocar 1,132.2 km
12h 4m
€205–296
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
6h 50m
€121–289
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
5h 54m
€114–283
Train, bus via Lyon
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
17h 31m
€129–222
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the bus from Annemasse to Bilbaobus
21h
€164–262

Bern to Bilbao by bus

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17h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,146.2 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a bus from Bern to Bilbao via Bayonne in around 17h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Genève, Annemasse, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 18h 1m.

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