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Ten ways to Travel from Cardiff to Bilbao

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Cheapest
By car (1 604 km)
15 h 47 min
1604 km.
from $88
Other
Rideshare
15 h 47 min
1604 km.
from $20.92
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
5 h 24 min
912 km.
from $150.45
Train, bus via Paris
14 h 18 min
912 km.
from $464.35
Train, Bus
21 h 54 min
912 km.
from $435.72
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
6 h 42 min
912 km.
from $322.34
Train, Plane (Train)
7 h 37 min
912 km.
from $217.73
Train, Plane (Train to Birmingham Airport)
8 h 46 min
912 km.
from $315.54
Train, Plane (Train to Bristol Airport)
10 h 44 min
912 km.
from $183.60
Bus
25 h 55 min
912 km.
from $200.25

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$518.97
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$215.18
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$189.87
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$341.76

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.43–$367.08

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$632.89
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63
Plane from Bristol Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$594.92

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.79–$759.47
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$443.02
Plane from Bristol Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,012.62

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$329.10–$455.68

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$367.08
Plane from Bristol Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$354.42
Plane from Bristol Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.63–$253.16

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$392.39

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$531.63
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$341.76–$759.47
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$455.68

Transavia France

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$455.68

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$15.19

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lille to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$120.25
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$22.78–$36.71

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$139.24–$240.50

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55
Train from Reading to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$253.16

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Email:
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Plymouth to Santander
Ave. Duration:
20h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$886.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bilbao is to bus which costs $108.70 - $184.78 and takes 25h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $81.52 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 55m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bilbao?

The distance between Cardiff and Bilbao is 935 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Paris which takes 14h 18m and costs $326.09 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Cardiff to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bilbao bus from?

Cardiff to Bilbao bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bilbao is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $108.70 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $184.78 and takes 25h 55m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bilbao bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bilbao bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 05:14 in Cardiff and 06:14 in Bilbao.

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

Book your Cardiff to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1582+ hotels available in Bilbao. Prices start at $51.90 per night.
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