There are 5 ways to get from Lourdes to Bilbao by train, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lourdes to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Intercités
- Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 16m€37–71Bus via Pau
cheapest- Take the bus from Pau to Bilbaobus FlixBus N716 / ...
5h 25m€24–41Drive 291.9 km
- Drive from Lourdes to Bilbaocar 291.9 km
2h 56m€47–68Train
- Take the train from Lourdes to Hendayetrain Intercités
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
6h 13m€35–70Bus
- Take the bus from Tarbes to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 34m€26–50
Lourdes to Bilbao by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lourdes to Bilbao is to bus via Pau which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lourdes to Bilbao is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lourdes to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lourdes and arriving at Bilbao via Pau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lourdes to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lourdes and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Lourdes and Bilbao is 301 km. The road distance is 291.9 km.
The best way to get from Lourdes to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Lourdes to Bilbao, including transfers.
Lourdes to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.
Lourdes to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lourdes station.
The best way to get from Lourdes to Bilbao is to bus via Pau which takes 5h 25m and costs €24 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Lourdes, France and Bilbao, Spain?
FlixBus operates a bus from Pau to Bilbao twice daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lourdes to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 6h 13m.
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 Lourdes to St Jean De Luz Ciboure
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lourdes to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Tarbes to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lourdes to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.
Lourdes to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lourdes to Bilbao is 292 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Lourdes to Bilbao.
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