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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Bruges is to bus and train which costs €95 - €160 and takes 19h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Bruges is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Bruges?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Bruges via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Bruges?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Bruges via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Bruges?

The distance between Bilbao and Bruges is 1134 km. The road distance is 1185.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Bruges without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 10h 39m and costs €200 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Bilbao to Bruges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Bruges bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Bruges train from?

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

Train or bus from Bilbao to Bruges?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Bruges is to bus which takes 18h 25m and costs €95 - €150. Alternatively, you can train via Antony, which costs €210 - €440 and takes 12h 8m.

Where does the Bilbao to Bruges bus arrive?

Bilbao to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Bilbao to Bruges train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to Bruges?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Bruges is 1185 km. It takes approximately 11h 33m to drive from Bilbao to Bruges.

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

Book your Bilbao to Bruges bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bruges?

There are 4722+ hotels available in Bruges.

Bilbao to Bruges - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport, train
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BIO - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
6h 2m
€78–252
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
10h 39m
€208–453
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lillebus FlixBus N743
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brugesbus 757 / ...
18h 25m
€99–150
Drive 1,185.3 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Brugescar 1,185.3 km
11h 33m
€191–275
Fly Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BIO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brugestrain
8h 6m
€124–381
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane SDR - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
7h 26m
€111–372
Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIO - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
7h 34m
€152–487
Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIO - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
7h 38m
€116–424
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIQ - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain
8h 5m
€210–609
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
12h 8m
€216–434
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tourcoingtrain
4. Take the train from Courtrai to Brugestrain Ic / ...
15h 38m
€199–354
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Brugestrain Ic / ...
19h 27m
€96–152

Bilbao to Bruges by bus, train, foot, and subway

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10h 39mAverage Duration

€208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,133.9 km
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Bruges, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Bruges via Lille in around 18h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Bruges via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 8m.

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