There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Barbaste by bus, train (TGV), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Bayonne
best- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus
- Take the bus from Bayonne to Mont-de-Marsanbus
- Take the bus from Gare to Place de l'horlogebus 442
8h 5m€27–38Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Gare de Port-Sainte-Marietrain Ter
9h 11m€102–163Drive 326.3 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Barbastecar 326.3 km
3h 45m€53–77Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Agentrain Ter
9h 24m€70–123Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 1645 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Agenbus Autocar
10h 21m€56–80
Bilbao to Barbaste by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Barbaste is to bus via Bayonne which costs €26 - €40 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Barbaste is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Barbaste. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at V. Hugo via Bayonne, Gare and Place de l'horloge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Barbaste. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Gare de Port-Sainte-Marie via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Bilbao and Barbaste is 357 km. The road distance is 326.3 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Barbaste without a car is to bus via Bayonne which takes 8h 5m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Bilbao to Barbaste, including transfers.
Bilbao to Barbaste bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Barbaste train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Barbaste is to bus via Bayonne which takes 8h 5m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 9h 11m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Barbaste, France?
You can take a bus from Bilbao to V. Hugo via Bayonne, Gare, and Place de l'horloge in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Barbaste via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Gare de Port-Sainte-Marie in around 9h 11m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne to Mont-de-Marsan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Barbaste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.
Bilbao to Barbaste train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Barbaste is 326 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Bilbao to Barbaste.
There are 345+ hotels available in Barbaste.







