What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Valence?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Valence is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 12h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Valence?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Valence is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 9m and costs €100 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Valence?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao and arriving at Valence. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Valence?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Valence. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Valence Ville via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Valence?

The distance between Bilbao and Valence is 909 km. The road distance is 858.5 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Valence without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Valence without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 12m and costs €130 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Valence?

It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Bilbao to Valence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Valence bus from?

Bilbao to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Valence train from?

Bilbao to Valence train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Valence?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Valence is to train which takes 13h 22m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Bilbao to Valence bus arrive?

Bilbao to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Valence station.

Where does the Bilbao to Valence train arrive?

Bilbao to Valence train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Valence?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Valence is 859 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Bilbao to Valence.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Valence?

Book your Bilbao to Valence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Valence?

There are 853+ hotels available in Valence.

Bilbao to Valence - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Valence by bus, train, train (TGV), car, or plane

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
best
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulousebus N7748
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
10h 12m
€132–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Valencebus FlixBus N1156
12h 10m
€80–130
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Valence Villetrain Tgv
13h 22m
€162–263
Drive 858.5 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Valencecar 858.5 km
8h 1m
€163–235
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
6h 9m
€103–349
Train via Bayonne
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Bayonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
13h 33m
€165–268
Fly Bilbao Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIO - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
7h 34m
€91–241
Fly Bilbao Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BIO - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Valence Villetrain
8h 32m
€99–265

Bilbao to Valence by bus and train

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10h 12mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 909.2 km
Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Valence, France?

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Valence Ville via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 13h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bilbao to Valence 3 times a week. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 12h 10m.

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