There are 4 ways to get from Orthez to Bilbao by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Orthez to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
3h 13m€32–43Train
cheapest- Take the train from Orthez to Bayonnetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
5h 47m€25–44Drive 214.3 km
- Drive from Orthez to Bilbaocar 214.3 km
2h 16m€35–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Orthez to Bayonnetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
4h 26m€26–44
Orthez to Bilbao by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orthez to Bilbao is to train which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Orthez to Bilbao is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Orthez to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Orthez and arriving at Bilbao via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
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 47m.
The distance between Orthez and Bilbao is 225 km. The road distance is 214.3 km.
The best way to get from Orthez to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Orthez to Bilbao, including transfers.
Orthez to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 3h 13m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Orthez, France and Bilbao, Spain?
FlixBus operates a bus from Orthez to Bilbao 3 times a week. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orthez to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Bayonne, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 5h 47m.
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 Orthez to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Orthez to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Orthez to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Orthez to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao 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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