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 via Bayonne
best- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus FlixBus 1645 / ...
- Take the train from Bayonne to Ortheztrain Ter / ...
3h 36m€24–39Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Daxbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Dax to Ortheztrain Ter
5h 1m€21–37Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Bayonne to Ortheztrain Ter / ...
6h 1m€24–44Drive 214.6 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Orthezcar 214.6 km
2h 16m€35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus FlixBus 1645 / ...
- Take the bus from Bayonne to Orthezbus Autocar
4h 34m€25–37
Bilbao to Orthez by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Orthez is to bus and train which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 1m.
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 and arriving at Orthez via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
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, Hendaye and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Bilbao and Orthez is 219 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 via Bayonne which takes 3h 36m and costs €23 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Bilbao to Orthez, including transfers.
Bilbao to Orthez bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao 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 6h 1m and costs €24 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 34m.
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, Hendaye, and Bayonne in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Orthez via Bayonne and Bayonne in around 4h 34m.
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 Bayonne to Orthez
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Orthez
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dax to Orthez
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Dax to Orthez
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne to Orthez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Dax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Orthez bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne 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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