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There are 12 ways to get from Bilbao to Arles by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulousebus bus N7748
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Arlestrain train Intercités
    9h 33m
    €107–161

  2. Bus, train via Montpellier

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Arlestrain train Ter
    13h 9m
    €76–128

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Bayonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Arlestrain train
    12h 54m
    €138–224

  4. Drive  736.6 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Arlescar car 736.6 km
    6h 59m
    €135–195

  5. Fly Bilbao Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BIO - MRS
    2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    7h 12m
    €86–265

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Avignonbus bus FlixBus N1156
    11h 21m
    €83–122

  7. Train via Montpellier

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Arlestrain train Ter
    13h 20m
    €139–228

  8. Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane SDR - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    8h 22m
    €117–251

  9. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BIQ - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain train
    7h 5m
    €114–379

  10. Bus, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Hendayebus bus
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BOD - MRS
    4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    9h 16m
    €111–292

  11. Fly Bilbao Airport to Fréjorgues Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane BIO - MPL
    2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train
    9h 28m
    €139–331

  12. Bus to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulousebus bus
    2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane TLS - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    9h 20m
    €124–302

Bilbao to Arles by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 784 km
  • Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Arles via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bayonne, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 12h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bilbao to Avignon 3 times a week. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

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