The cheapest and fastest buses from Bordeaux to Bilbao
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
257 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bordeaux to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Bilbao will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 24 buses that leave Bordeaux for Bilbao on Sat, Mar 21, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 257 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €68.
Distance: 257 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €196 Average price |
5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 31m Average total duration 11h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bordeaux to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Bilbao buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 5h00 | 6:10 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
95919 | 2:20 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 5h10 | 7:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 4h50 | 11:05 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
93271 | 7:45 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 5h35 | 1:20 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
3169 | 10:40 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 4h40 | 3:20 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 4h05 | 5:25 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 5h35 | 7:05 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 1:30 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 6h29 | 7:59 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:30 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 6h29 | 7:59 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 2:15 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 5h14 | 7:29 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:15 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 5h14 | 7:29 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 4h45 | 7:00 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
3165 | 2:20 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 4h25 | 6:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 4h44 | 7:44 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 4h44 | 7:44 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 5h25 | 9:05 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
95927 | 4:10 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 5h50 | 10:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 5h20 | 10:25 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
95929 | 6:20 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 5h10 | 11:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 6h05 | 2:05 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bordeaux to Bilbao
Buses from Bordeaux to Bilbao run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 257 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 257 km |
Average bus duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, Infobus from Bordeaux to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Bordeaux to Bilbao with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, Infobus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bordeaux to Bilbao
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Bilbao by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bilbao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bordeaux to Bilbao
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 9, 10 Train: TER, TGV
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km)
- Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 9, 11 Tram: C
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
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