How to get from Paris to Bilbao
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Paris to Bilbao by price and travel time.
- 744 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 9h 20m
- 29 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 20m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€121
Cheapest
11h 05m
direct
Bus
€44
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Bilbao. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 744 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €28, on Thu, Oct 15.
744 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €36Checked Oct 19 | 9h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 11h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€36Checked Oct 199h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Oct 2011h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris 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.
- 1Paris → Bilbaobus
FlixBus·11h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Paris to Bilbao
FlixBus runs 29 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:40 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 29 | 00:40 | 23:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 20 | 00:05 | 23:45 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:40
- 01:25
- 01:40
- 02:25
- 03:25
- 05:00
- 06:00
- 08:15
- 09:15
- 10:15
- 12:30
- 13:30
- 14:20
- 14:30
- 15:20
- 17:20
- 18:20
- 18:30
- 19:20
- 19:30
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
- 23:40
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:05
- 00:40
- 01:05
- 07:20
- 09:20
- 13:10
- 13:30
- 14:00
- 14:10
- 14:30
- 15:00
- 15:30
- 19:45
- 20:30
- 21:45
- 22:15
- 22:45
- 23:15
- 23:40
- 23:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure 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.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusParis-BilbaoBook →
VuelingParis Charles de Gaulle-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →ALSAMadrid Barajas-BilbaoBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Vueling, ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Bilbao works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Paris to Bilbao, about 11h 5m. In total it's roughly €44 over 11h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Bilbao?
The most useful route takes about 11h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Paris to Bilbao?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:40 and the last at 23:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Bilbao?
29 a day with FlixBus, between 00:40 and 23:40.
How far is Bilbao from Paris?
About 744 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Bilbao cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €28 to €44. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Paris to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Vueling, ALSA.
Can you get from Paris to Bilbao without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 11h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026