There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Albi by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
8h 25m€52–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao to Toulousebus FlixBus N1137 / ...
- Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villebus Autocar
10h 25m€49–77Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
10h 4m€74–158Drive 518.4 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Albicar 518.4 km
4h 59m€82–118Fly from Bilbao Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BIO - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
8h 10m€70–225Train via Bayonne
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Bayonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
10h 30m€74–160Bus to Santander Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SDR - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
8h 27m€106–341
Bilbao to Albi by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Albi is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Albi is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Albi. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Albi Ville via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Albi. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Albi Ville via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Bilbao and Albi is 538 km. The road distance is 518.4 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Albi without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 25m and costs €50 - €95.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Bilbao to Albi, including transfers.
Bilbao to Albi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Albi train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Albi is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 25m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Albi, France?
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Albi Ville via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Albi Ville via Toulouse and Toulouse Matabiau in around 10h 25m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–270
Flights from Santander Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–370
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Santander Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40–160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–170
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 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
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 Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €39
- Website
- ALSA
- Aeropuerto de Santander
- €39
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Albi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulouse station.
Bilbao to Albi train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Albi is 518 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Bilbao to Albi.
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