There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to France by plane, 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.
Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIO - ORY
4h 33m€42–182Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
7h 46m€154–251Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus FlixBus N1183 / ...
12h 1m€75–120Drive 895.6 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Pariscar 895.6 km
8h 46m€170–245Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIO - CDG
4h 42m€84–254Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
5h 16m€98–346Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIQ - ORY
5h 28m€142–410
Bilbao to France by bus, train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to France is to fly which costs €40 - €190 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to France is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs €40 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to France. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Gare de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Bilbao and France is 751 km. The road distance is 895.6 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to France without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 46m and costs €150 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Bilbao to France, including transfers.
Bilbao to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to France is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs €40 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 12h 1m.
Bilbao to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to France is 896 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Bilbao to France.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and France?
Vueling Airlines flies from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bilbao to Paris 3 times a day. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 11h 20m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–160
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–270
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–490
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–550
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–280
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €150–230
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €140–230
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- 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 Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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