There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port 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
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruñabus L20
- Take the bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Saint Jean De Pied De Portbus
4h 45m€15–34Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Porttrain Ter
6h 24m€20–43Drive 186.9 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Portcar 186.9 km
2h 20m€30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Porttrain Ter
4h 45m€23–41
Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is to train which costs €20 - €45 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Saint Jean De Pied De Port via Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at St Jean Pied De Port via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Bilbao and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is 230 km. The road distance is 186.9 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs €14 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, including transfers.
Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port bus services, operated by Alava Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs €14 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France?
You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint Jean De Pied De Port via Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to St Jean Pied De Port via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bayonne in around 6h 24m.
- 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
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 St Jean Pied De Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied De Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona / Iruña
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Pamplona - Estación de Autobuses to Saint Jean De Pied De Port
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port bus services, operated by Alava Bus, arrive at Pamplona / Iruña station.
Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Bilbao to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
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