There are 6 ways to get from Biarritz to Bilbao by bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
best- Take the bus from Biarritz Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Bay-S.Seb
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus Do01 / ...
3h 34m€16–25Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Biarritz to Bilbao144.1 km
1h 56m€9Train
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
4h 58m€12–23Bus
- Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1137
3h 36m€13–20Line 18 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Foch to Halte Routièrebus 18
- Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 40m€10–16Drive 144.1 km
- Drive from Biarritz to Bilbaocar 144.1 km
1h 30m€24–34
Biarritz to Bilbao by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Biarritz to Bilbao is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Biarritz to Bilbao is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Biarritz to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Jardin Public and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Biarritz Intermodal and Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Biarritz to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Biarritz and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Biarritz and Bilbao is 149 km. The road distance is 144.1 km.
The best way to get from Biarritz to Bilbao without a car is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 3h 34m and costs €16 - €26.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Biarritz to Bilbao, including transfers.
Biarritz to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Biarritz Intermodal station.
Biarritz to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Amara-Donostia station.
The best way to get from Biarritz to Bilbao is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 3h 34m and costs €16 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €24 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Biarritz, France and Bilbao, Spain?
You can take a bus from Jardin Public to Bilbao Intermodal via Biarritz Intermodal and Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, Euskotren operates a train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao hourly. Tickets cost €5–10 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Biarritz Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Biarritz to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Biarritz to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Biarritz to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Biarritz to Bilbao is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Biarritz to Bilbao.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Biarritz and Bilbao. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.