There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Portbou by plane, train, train (Renfe), bus, 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.
Fly from Bilbao Airport, train
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BIO - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
- Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
6h€47–188Train via Zaragoza
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Gironatrain Ave
- Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain R11
10h 9m€99–195Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Narbonnebus FlixBus N716 / ...
- Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain Ter
12h 7m€66–134Drive 626.8 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Portboucar 626.8 km
7h 32m€100–145Bus to Santander Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
- Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
6h 27m€102–284Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
- Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VIT - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
- Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
5h 55m€49–331Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane EAS - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
- Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
7h 52m€71–273Train
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Portboutrain R11
10h 29m€106–177Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Sder-Barna / ...
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Llançàbus 3
12h 35m€84–143
Bilbao to Portbou by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Portbou is to bus and train which costs €65 - €140 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Portbou is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 55m and costs €45 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Port-Bou via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Llançà Ajuntament. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Portbou via Zaragoza-Delicias and Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
The distance between Bilbao and Portbou is 655 km. The road distance is 626.8 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Portbou without a car is to train via Zaragoza which takes 10h 9m and costs €95 - €200.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Bilbao to Portbou, including transfers.
Bilbao to Portbou bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Portbou is to train via Zaragoza which takes 10h 9m and costs €95 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 12h 35m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Portbou, Spain?
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Portbou via Zaragoza-Delicias and Girona in around 10h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Port-Bou via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Llançà Ajuntament in around 12h 35m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21–130
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €21–130
Flights from Santander Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Girona to Portbou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- 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 Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Girona to Portbou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Girona to Portbou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Girona to Portbou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Girona to Portbou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Portbou bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Bilbao to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Portbou is 627 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Bilbao to Portbou.
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