There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Besalú by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Renfe)
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Train
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain Avn / ...
9h 44m€99–154Fly from Bilbao Airport, train, bus
cheapest- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BIO - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
- Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Besalúbus
6h 5m€44–172Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Sder-Barna / ...
- Take the bus from Barcelona - Tarragona 129 to Besalúbus Barcelona
10h 44m€71–107Drive 639.9 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Besalúcar 639.9 km
6h 51m€104–149Train via Zaragoza (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Gironatrain Ave
10h 24m€98–180Train, bus
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the bus from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Santsbus
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Gironatrain R11
15h 20m€62–109Bus to Santander Airport, fly, train, bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
- Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Besalúbus
6h 32m€100–268Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly, train, bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
- Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VIT - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
- Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Besalúbus
6h€44–355Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane EAS - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
7h 57m€69–267
Bilbao to Besalú by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Besalú is to train and bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Besalú is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h and costs €40 - €360.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Besalú. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Besalú via Barcelona - Tarragona 129. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Besalú. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Girona via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Bilbao and Besalú is 785 km. The road distance is 639.9 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Besalú without a car is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs €95 - €160.
It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Bilbao to Besalú, including transfers.
Bilbao to Besalú bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Besalú train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Besalú is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Besalú, Spain?
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Besalú via Barcelona-Sants, Girona, and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Besalú via Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and Barcelona - Tarragona 129 in around 10h 44m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–130
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €20–130
Flights from Santander Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Besalú bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Bilbao to Besalú train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Besalú is 640 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Bilbao to Besalú.
There are 680+ hotels available in Besalú.









