There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Ainhoa by bus, train, 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
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 29m€35–46Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Do01 / ...
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Berabus
3h 33m€19–34Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
4h 53m€33–46Drive 150.8 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Ainhoacar 150.8 km
1h 46m€29–41
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Ainhoa is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Ainhoa is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Ainhoa. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Saint-Jean-de-Luz via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Ainhoa. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at St Jean De Luz Ciboure via Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Bilbao and Ainhoa is 154 km. The road distance is 150.8 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ainhoa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Bilbao to Ainhoa, including transfers.
Bilbao to Ainhoa bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Ainhoa train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ainhoa is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Ainhoa, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz once daily. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h 5m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Euskotren operates a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia hourly. Tickets cost €5–10 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Phone
- 948 30 35 05
- [email protected]
- Website
- La Burundesa S.A.
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bera
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–11
- Website
- La Burundesa S.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Ainhoa bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Saint-Jean-de-Luz station.
Bilbao to Ainhoa train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Ainhoa is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Bilbao to Ainhoa.
There are 1858+ hotels available in Ainhoa.