Istanbul to Bilbao by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Bilbao by train takes about 74h 41m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus, SNCF. A quicker option we found is flight, at 4h 15m.
Recommended route
$535
74h 41m·4 transfers
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1trainIstanbul → Plovdiv
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 2busPlovdiv → Zagreb
FlixBus - 3busZagreb → ParisFlixBus
- 4trainParis → Bordeaux
SNCF - 5busBordeaux → BilbaoFlixBus
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $535 | 74h 41m | 4 transfers |
| Recommended | $82 | 4h 15m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Bilbao by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Bilbao take by train?
About 74h 41m, 4 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Bilbao?
The best price in our latest check was $535. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Bilbao?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus, SNCF. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 4h 15m. It is cheaper too, at $277.
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