There are 11 ways to get from Bilbao to Sète by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)
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 Toulouse
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Bayonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Setetrain Ter
10h 13m€101–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao to Montpellierbus FlixBus N1155
11h 45m€60–88Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Narbonnebus FlixBus N716 / ...
- Take the train from Narbonne to Setetrain Ter / ...
10h 25m€63–101Drive 649.1 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Sètecar 649.1 km
6h 14m€105–151Fly Bilbao Airport to Fréjorgues Airport, bus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BIO - MPL
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Aeroport Montpellier to Sètebus
8h 38m€189–399Train
- 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 Setetrain Ter
11h 24m€102–188Fly Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BIO - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Setetrain
7h 37m€70–231Fly Bilbao Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BIO - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Setetrain
9h 48m€94–269Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Setetrain
7h 37m€140–437Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, 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 Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Setetrain
7h 32m€70–414Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BIQ - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Setetrain
7h 55m€127–394
Bilbao to Sète by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Sète is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Sète is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs €100 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Sète. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Sete - Noel Guignon via Montpellier - Sabines Tw2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Sète. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Sete via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Bilbao and Sète is 698 km. The road distance is 649.1 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Sète without a car is to bus and train via Toulouse which takes 10h 13m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Bilbao to Sète, including transfers.
Bilbao to Sète bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Sète train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Sète is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Sète, France?
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Sete via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 11h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bilbao to Montpellier 3 times a week. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 9h 50m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–130
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €20–130
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 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 Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Sete
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Narbonne to Sete
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Sete
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Narbonne to Sete
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Sete
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Sete
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Narbonne to Sete
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Sete
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Sète bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.
Bilbao to Sète train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Sète is 649 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Bilbao to Sète.
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