There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Léon by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Daxtrain Ter / ...
5h 12m€26–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Daxbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 47m€21–36Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Daxtrain Ter / ...
6h 52m€23–45Drive 207.3 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Léoncar 207.3 km
2h 8m€33–48Bus, train via Bayonne
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the train from Bayonne to Daxtrain Ter / ...
5h 20m€24–43
Bilbao to Léon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Léon is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Léon is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Léon. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Leon - Marensin via Dax - Gare Sncf/ Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Léon. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Dax via Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Bilbao and Léon is 243 km. The road distance is 207.3 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Léon without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 12m and costs €26 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Bilbao to Léon, including transfers.
Bilbao to Léon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Léon train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Léon is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Léon, France?
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Leon - Marensin via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Dax, and Dax - Gare Sncf/ Routiere in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Dax twice daily. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Hendaye to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bayonne to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Hendaye to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bayonne to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Léon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Dax station.
Bilbao to Léon train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Léon is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Bilbao to Léon.
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