There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Bilbao by plane, train (TGV), bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
2h 21m€66–200Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
13h 43m€253–409Bus via Bayonne
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bayonne to Bilbaobus FlixBus 1645 / ...
14h 32m€73–117Drive 1,001.4 km
- Drive from Geneva to Bilbaocar 1,001.4 km
9h 56m€181–261Bus
- Take the bus from Annemasse to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
18h 24m€100–157
Geneva to Bilbao by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Bilbao is to bus via Bayonne which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Bilbao is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs €65 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Bilbao via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
The distance between Geneva and Bilbao is 795 km. The road distance is 1001.4 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 13h 43m and costs €250 - €410.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Geneva to Bilbao, including transfers.
Geneva to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Bilbao is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €410 and takes 13h 43m, you could also bus via Bayonne, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 32m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Bilbao, Spain?
easyJet, Air France, and Vueling Airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geneve to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 13h 43m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy Tgv to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €140–220
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop station.
Geneva to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Bilbao is 1001 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Geneva to Bilbao.
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