Rome2Rio

How to get fromBudapest to Bilbaoby plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train, or shuttle

Find Transport to Bilbao

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bilbao Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane BUD - BIO
    6h 1m
    €52–185

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbftrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain train
    5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain train Alv
    30h 9m
    €343–667

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bordeauxbus bus 1922
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus bus FlixBus N1721 / ...
    40h 20m
    €208–332

  4. Drive  2,148.9 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Bilbaocar car 2,148.9 km
    21h 52m
    €345–498

  5. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane VIE - BIO
    8h 18m
    €80–326

  6. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane plane BUD - VIT
    2. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Boluetabus bus
    9h 5m
    €110–437

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Nj / ...
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Massy TGVtrain train
    4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain train Tgv
    5. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    30h 48m
    €452–835

  8. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Timişoarashuttle bus Eurobusways
    2. Take the bus from Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    43h 23m
    €189–540

Budapest to Bilbao by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration30h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€343Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Budapest to Bilbao.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,814.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Bilbao, Spain?

Wizz Air and Lufthansa fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bilbao-Abando via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 30h 9m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Spain

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers