There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Orthez by 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.
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 Ortheztrain Intercités / ...
4h 13m€25–43Train
cheapest- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Ortheztrain Intercités / ...
5h 52m€24–43Drive 214.6 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Orthezcar 214.6 km
2h 16m€36–51Bus, train via Bayonne
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the train from Bayonne to Ortheztrain Ter / ...
4h 24m€25–40Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bayonne to Orthezbus Autocar
5h 19m€24–38
Bilbao to Orthez by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Orthez is to train which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Orthez is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Orthez. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Orthez via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Orthez. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Orthez via Amara-Donostia and Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Bilbao and Orthez is 224 km. The road distance is 214.6 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Orthez without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 13m and costs €25 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Bilbao to Orthez, including transfers.
Bilbao to Orthez bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Orthez train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Orthez is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €24 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Orthez, France?
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Orthez via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, and Hendaye in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Orthez via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop and Bayonne in around 5h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Orthez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Orthez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Orthez
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- 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
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact 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
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne to Orthez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Orthez bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop station.
Bilbao to Orthez train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Orthez is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Bilbao to Orthez.
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