There are 4 ways to get from Tulle to Bilbao by bus, train (TGV), 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1157
8h 50m€48–78Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 4m€44–98Train
- Take the train from Tulle to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
9h 44m€86–168Drive 557.2 km
- Drive from Tulle to Bilbaocar 557.2 km
5h 24m€89–128
Tulle to Bilbao by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tulle to Bilbao is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €40 - €100 and takes 11h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Tulle to Bilbao is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Tulle to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Place Brigouleix and arriving at Bilbao via Brive-la-Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Tulle to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Tulle and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Tulle and Bilbao is 569 km. The road distance is 557.2 km.
The best way to get from Tulle to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Tulle to Bilbao, including transfers.
Tulle to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brive-la-Gaillarde station.
Tulle to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Tulle station.
The best way to get from Tulle to Bilbao is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €170 and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Tulle, France and Bilbao, Spain?
FlixBus operates a bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Bilbao 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tulle to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 9h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Tulle to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
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More Questions & Answers
Tulle to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.
Tulle to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tulle to Bilbao is 557 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Tulle to Bilbao.
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