How to get from Amsterdam to Bilbao
- 1169 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
17h 06m
3 transfers
Train + Flight
€230
Cheapest
25h 35m
1 transfer
Bus
€99
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Bilbao. The most useful door-to-door route takes 25h 35m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1169 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
1169 km
Amsterdam to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
BlaBlaCar Bus·13h 25m - 2Lyon Saint-Exupéry → BilbaobusBlaBlaCar Bus·11h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Amsterdam to Bilbao
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€115October 2026
€94Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 21h€44Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusAmsterdam-Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Lyon Saint-Exupéry-BilbaoBook →
Eurostar/ThalysAmsterdam-Brussels AirportBook →
RenfeLyon-BarcelonaBook →
VuelingBarcelona El Prat-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurostar/Thalys, Renfe, Vueling; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Bilbao works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Amsterdam to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 13h 25m. Transfer in Lyon Saint-Exupéry and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Bilbao (11h 50m). In total it's roughly €99 over 25h 35m, 1 transfer.
Amsterdam to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Bilbao?
The most useful route takes about 25h 35m by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Amsterdam to Bilbao?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Bilbao from Amsterdam?
About 1169 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Bilbao cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €99. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurostar/Thalys, Renfe, Vueling.
Can you get from Amsterdam to Bilbao without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 21h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Bilbao?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026