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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Arles is to bus via Toulouse which costs €55 - €90 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Arles is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 42m and costs €100 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Arles?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Arles. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Gare Centre via Le Lac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Arles. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Arles via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Arles?

The distance between Bilbao and Arles is 816 km. The road distance is 736.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Arles without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 25m and costs €120 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Bilbao to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Arles bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Arles train from?

Bilbao to Arles train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Arles?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Arles is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 12h 36m.

Where does the Bilbao to Arles bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bilbao to Arles train arrive?

Bilbao to Arles train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Arles is 737 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Bilbao to Arles.

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

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Where can I stay near Arles?

There are 1915+ hotels available in Arles.

Bilbao to Arles - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Arles 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
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Bayonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Arlestrain
11h 25m
€121–212
Bus via Toulouse
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 40m
€55–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Avignonbus FlixBus N1156
11h 27m
€73–112
Drive 736.6 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Arlescar 736.6 km
6h 59m
€120–173
Fly Bilbao Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BIO - MRS
2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
7h 35m
€75–227
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Arlestrain
12h 36m
€122–223
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BIQ - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
5h 42m
€108–351
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
7h 16m
€117–416
Fly Bilbao Airport to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BIO - MPL
2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
9h 37m
€137–361
Bus, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Facture Biganostrain
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BOD - MRS
4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
9h 33m
€104–276

Bilbao to Arles by bus, foot, and train

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11h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 816.3 km
Duration: 11h 25m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bilbao to Avignon 3 times a week. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Arles via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 12h 36m.

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