There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Ascain 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 53m€13–20Train
cheapest- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
4h 53m€11–19Drive 132 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Ascaincar 132 km
1h 35m€25–36Bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Hendayebus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Pont International ~ Nazioarteko Zubia to Chantaco LP Arrue ~ Xantako Arrue LPbus 4
3h 42m€15–20
Bilbao to Ascain by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Ascain is to train which costs €11 - €20 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Ascain is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Ascain. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Lur Eder via Halte Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Ascain. 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 Ascain is 141 km. The road distance is 132 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ascain without a car is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs €12 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Bilbao to Ascain, including transfers.
Bilbao to Ascain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Ascain train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ascain is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs €12 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €11 - €20 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Ascain, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz 4 times a day. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week. 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
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 5 47 75 76 64
- Website
- Txik Txak
Bus from Pont International ~ Nazioarteko Zubia to Chantaco LP Arrue ~ Xantako Arrue LP
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Txik Txak
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Ascain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Saint-Jean-de-Luz station.
Bilbao to Ascain train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Ascain is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Bilbao to Ascain.
There are 1865+ hotels available in Ascain.