There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Sainte-Maxime by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Les Arcs-Draguignantrain
16h 29m€173–293Bus via Toulouse
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus
17h 22m€78–136Drive 923.2 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Sainte-Maximecar 923.2 km
8h 54m€149–214Fly Bilbao Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BIO - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
9h 55m€95–265Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Toulonbus FlixBus N1155
- Take the bus from Lycée Golf Hôtel to Théâtre de la Merbus 8685
17h 56mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus
17h 58m€138–283Fly Bilbao Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BIO - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Les Arcs-Draguignantrain
10h 45m€93–280Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BIQ - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
8h 32m€121–334
Bilbao to Sainte-Maxime by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Sainte-Maxime is to bus via Toulouse which costs €75 - €140 and takes 17h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Sainte-Maxime is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 32m and costs €120 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Sainte-Maxime. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Sainte-Maxime via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Sainte-Maxime. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Les Arcs-Draguignan via Zaragoza-Delicias and Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.
The distance between Bilbao and Sainte-Maxime is 1347 km. The road distance is 923.2 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Sainte-Maxime without a car is to train which takes 16h 29m and costs €170 - €300.
It takes approximately 16h 29m to get from Bilbao to Sainte-Maxime, including transfers.
Bilbao to Sainte-Maxime bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Sainte-Maxime train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Sainte-Maxime is to train which takes 16h 29m and costs €170 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Toulouse, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 17h 22m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Sainte-Maxime, France?
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Théâtre de la Mer via Zaragoza-Delicias, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Les Arcs-Draguignan, and Gare SNCF in around 16h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Sainte-Maxime via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station in around 17h 22m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–230
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- 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 Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Sainte-Maxime
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Sainte-Maxime
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Sainte-Maxime bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Bilbao to Sainte-Maxime train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Sainte-Maxime is 923 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Bilbao to Sainte-Maxime.
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