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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to France is to bus which costs €50 - €150 and takes 13h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to France is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €45 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to France. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Bercy - Arena and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and France?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to France. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Cité via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Montparnasse Bienvenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Bilbao to France?

The distance between Bilbao and France is 761 km. The road distance is 895.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to France without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €130 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Bilbao to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to France bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to France train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to France?

The best way to get from Bilbao to France is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €45 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €270 and takes 9h 32m, you could also bus via Gare de Lyon, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Bilbao to France bus arrive?

Bilbao to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Bilbao to France train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to France is 896 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Bilbao to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22451+ hotels available in France.

Bilbao to France - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to France by plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIO - ORY
5h 1m
€47–202
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
9h 32m
€130–266
Bus via Gare de Lyon
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus FlixBus N1183 / ...
11h 55m
€69–110
Drive 895.6 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Pariscar 895.6 km
8h 46m
€142–205
Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIO - CDG
5h 6m
€94–294
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
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
5h 23m
€143–393
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
5h 21m
€109–349
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 43m
€53–145

Bilbao to France by train, foot, and subway

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9h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 760.6 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Cité via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Montparnasse Bienvenue in around 9h 32m.

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