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

The cheapest way to get from Valence to Bilbao is to bus via Lyon which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valence to Bilbao is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 32m and costs €100 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Valence and Bilbao?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Valence and arriving at Bilbao. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Valence and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Valence to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Toulouse Matabiau, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

How far is it from Valence to Bilbao?

The distance between Valence and Bilbao is 797 km. The road distance is 855.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Valence to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs €75 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Valence to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valence to Bilbao bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Valence to Bilbao train from?

Valence to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Valence Ville station.

Train or bus from Valence to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Valence to Bilbao is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs €75 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €260 and takes 13h 12m.

Where does the Valence to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

Where does the Valence to Bilbao train arrive?

Valence to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Valence to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Valence to Bilbao is 856 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Valence to Bilbao.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1716+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Valence to Bilbao - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Valence to Bilbao by train, plane, bus, train (TGV), or car

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Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LYS - BIO
6h 53m
€90–231
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 15m
€62–107
Bus
1. Take the bus from Valence to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
12h 25m
€75–120
Train
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Hendayetrain
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
13h 12m
€155–254
Drive 855.9 km
1. Drive from Valence to Bilbaocar 855.9 km
8h 2m
€141–203
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus
6h 32m
€107–368
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
8h 31m
€109–290

Valence to Bilbao by bus

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12h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 797 km
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Valence, France and Bilbao, Spain?

FlixBus operates a bus from Valence to Bilbao 3 times a week. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Valence Ville to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Toulouse Matabiau, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 13h 12m.

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