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

The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Bilbao is to bus via Lyon which costs €80 - €160 and takes 15h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Bilbao is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 19m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Grenoble and Bilbao?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grenoble and arriving at Bilbao. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 55m.

How far is it from Grenoble to Bilbao?

The distance between Grenoble and Bilbao is 815 km. The road distance is 949.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Grenoble to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs €170 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Grenoble to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grenoble to Bilbao bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Grenoble to Bilbao train from?

Grenoble to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.

Train or bus from Grenoble to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Grenoble to Bilbao is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs €170 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Grenoble to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

Where does the Grenoble to Bilbao train arrive?

Grenoble to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.

Can I drive from Grenoble to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Bilbao is 949 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Grenoble to Bilbao.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1826+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Grenoble to Bilbao - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Grenoble and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Toulouse Matabiau, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Grenoble to Bilbao by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LYS - BIO
7h 27m
€90–220
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 15m
€84–156
Train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Hendayetrain
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
14h 43m
€177–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grenoble to Bilbaobus FlixBus N716 / ...
14h 55m
€85–150
Drive 949.4 km
1. Drive from Grenoble to Bilbaocar 949.4 km
8h 53m
€151–218
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus
6h 19m
€121–358
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
7h
€92–276

Grenoble to Bilbao by train

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14h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 814.9 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from Grenoble to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Toulouse Matabiau, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 14h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Grenoble to Bilbao 3 times a day. Tickets cost €85–150 and the journey takes 14h 55m.

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