There are 5 ways to get from Orthez 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 via Donostia / San Sebastián
best- Take the train from Orthez to Bayonnetrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus Do01 / ...
4h 25m€33–54Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Orthez to Bayonnetrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Bayonne to Bilbaobus FlixBus 711 / ...
4h 36m€26–41Drive 214.3 km
- Drive from Orthez to Bilbaocar 214.3 km
2h 16m€41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Orthez to Bayonnebus 62001 / ...
- Take the bus from Bayonne to Bilbaobus FlixBus 711 / ...
4h 54m€26–39Train
- Take the train from Orthez to Bayonnetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1 / ...
5h 37m€26–45
Orthez to Bilbao by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orthez to Bilbao is to train and bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Orthez to Bilbao is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Orthez to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Orthez and arriving at Bilbao via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Orthez to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Orthez and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Bayonne, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Orthez and Bilbao is 227 km. The road distance is 214.3 km.
The best way to get from Orthez to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 4h 25m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Orthez to Bilbao, including transfers.
Orthez to Bilbao bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Orthez station.
Orthez to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Orthez station.
The best way to get from Orthez to Bilbao is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Orthez, France and Bilbao, Spain?
You can take a bus from Orthez to Bilbao via Bayonne and Bayonne in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orthez to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Bayonne, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 5h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Orthez to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Orthez to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Orthez to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Orthez to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Orthez to Bilbao bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Bayonne station.
Orthez to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bayonne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orthez to Bilbao is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Orthez to Bilbao.
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