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

The cheapest way to get from Rijeka to Bilbao is to bus and fly which costs €130 - €290 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rijeka to Bilbao is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs €110 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Rijeka and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Rijeka station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Rijeka bus station and arriving at Bilbao via Ljubljana bus station and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 11m.

How far is it from Rijeka to Bilbao?

The distance between Rijeka and Bilbao is 1444 km. The road distance is 1705.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rijeka to Bilbao without a car is to bus and train via Antony which takes 23h 18m and costs €410 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Rijeka to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rijeka to Bilbao bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Rijeka to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Rijeka to Bilbao is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs €110 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €270 and takes 34h 11m.

Where does the Rijeka to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rijeka to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Rijeka to Bilbao is 1705 km. It takes approximately 17h 58m to drive from Rijeka to Bilbao.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1721+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Rijeka to Bilbao - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 11 ways to get from Rijeka to Bilbao by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Rijeka Airport
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1. Fly from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane RJK - BIO
8h 51m
€119–573
Bus, train via Antony
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
6. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
23h 18m
€416–672
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Re
3. Take the bus from Padova to Bilbao Intermodalbus
29h 51m
€226–392
Drive 1,705.3 km
1. Drive from Rijeka to Bilbaocar 1,705.3 km
17h 58m
€277–400
Bus, shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane VCE - BIO
8h 56m
€310–615
Bus to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane TRS - BIO
9h 32m
€146–402
Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rijeka to Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZAG - BIO
10h 11m
€276–541
Bus, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LJU - BIO
12h 54m
€313–665
Bus to Pula Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane PUY - BIO
10h 14m
€138–290
Bus, train via Barcelona
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
26h 8m
€352–627
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Ljubljana bus stationbus 958
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus
34h 11m
€167–269

Rijeka to Bilbao by bus

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34h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,443.9 km
Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Rijeka, Croatia and Bilbao, Spain?

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and three other airlines fly from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rijeka bus station to Bilbao via Ljubljana bus station and Bordeaux in around 34h 11m.

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