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How to get fromBilbao to Playa de la Francaby bus, train, car, or train (Renfe)

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There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Playa de la Franca by bus, train, car, or train (Renfe)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Unquerabus bus ALSA - Bil--Gij / ...
    3h 57m
    €16–25

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
    2. Take the train from Santander to Colombrestrain train
    4h 30m
    €18–28

  3. Drive 164 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Playa de la Francacar car 164 km
    1h 45m
    €26–38

  4. Train (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain train
    2. Take the train from Santander to Colombrestrain train
    6h 30m
    €18–38

Bilbao to Playa de la Franca by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Playa de la Franca, Spain?

ALSA operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Unquera twice daily. Tickets cost €15–24 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao to Colombres via Santander in around 6h 30m.

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