There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Marseille by plane, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bilbao Airport
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BIO - MRS
6h 59m€63–209Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
12h 43m€143–223Bus via Toulouse
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 54m€68–117Drive 821 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Marseillecar 821 km
7h 56m€131–190Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
- Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane VIT - MRS
7h 9m€80–352Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BIQ - MRS
5h 21m€99–328Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane EAS - MRS
10h 16m€113–374Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Marseillebus FlixBus N1137 / ...
13h 10m€70–120Train via Toulouse
- 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
13h 31m€127–263
Bilbao to Marseille by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Marseille is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Marseille is to bus and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €95 - €330.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao and arriving at Marseille. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Zaragoza-Delicias. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
The distance between Bilbao and Marseille is 695 km. The road distance is 821 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 12h 43m and costs €140 - €230.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Bilbao to Marseille, including transfers.
Bilbao to Marseille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Marseille train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Marseille is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €230 and takes 12h 43m, you could also bus via Toulouse, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 54m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Marseille, France?
Iberia, Volotea, and three other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Marseille St Charles via Zaragoza-Delicias in around 12h 43m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–340
Flights from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–370
Flights from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–600
Flights from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €90–370
Flights from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–340
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Marseille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Bilbao to Marseille train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Marseille is 821 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Bilbao to Marseille.
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