There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to French Riviera by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BIO - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
9h 47m€95–256Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao to Toulonbus FlixBus N1155
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Pôle de Santébus 878
18h 23m€80–126Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
17h 7m€161–359Drive 926.2 km
- Drive from Bilbao to French Rivieracar 926.2 km
8h 58m€147–212Fly Bilbao Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BIO - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
10h 46m€92–295Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BIQ - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
8h 4m€121–327Bus via Toulouse
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus
18h 40m€91–163
Bilbao to French Riviera by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to French Riviera is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 18h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to French Riviera is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 4m and costs €120 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Gare Routière and Lycée. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Saint-Raphaël-Valescure via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Toulouse Matabiau and Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.
The distance between Bilbao and French Riviera is 909 km. The road distance is 926.2 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to French Riviera without a car is to train which takes 17h 7m and costs €160 - €360.
It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Bilbao to French Riviera, including transfers.
Bilbao to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to French Riviera train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to French Riviera is to train which takes 17h 7m and costs €160 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 18h 23m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and French Riviera, France?
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Les Heures Claires via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Toulouse Matabiau, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 17h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Les Heures Claires via Toulon, Gare Routière, Pôle de Santé, and Lycée in around 18h 23m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–210
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–240
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulon station.
Bilbao to French Riviera train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to French Riviera is 926 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Bilbao to French Riviera.
There are 7567+ hotels available in French Riviera.




