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Eight ways to Travel from Budapest to Bilbao

Composite routes from Budapest to Bilbao

Cheapest
20 h 55 min
Car
2264 km.
from $124
Other
12 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
1771 km.
from $133.99
28 h 35 min
1772 km.
from $360.07
33 h 42 min
Train, Bus
1772 km.
from $444.26
8 h 17 min
Train, Plane
1771 km.
from $134.13
9 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
1771 km.
from $263.88
30 h 4 min
1770 km.
from $590.27
35 h 2 min
1770 km.
from $186.03

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$343.92–$1,019.02

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
8h 7m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$331.18

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$382.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$343.92
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$382.13

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.59–$560.46
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.85–$522.25
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.33–$700.58

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$178.33–$394.87
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$178.33–$382.13

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$39.49–$229.28

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$471.30
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$433.08
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.53–$534.99

Transavia France

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$54.77–$267.49

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.16
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.16

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Dijon Ville to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$40.76–$89.16

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:
$140.12–$242.02
Train from Zuerich Hb to Dijon
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$127.38
Train from Dijon Ville to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$89.16

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.59–$254.76
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.59–$254.76

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Paris
Ave. Duration:
16h 17m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$229.28

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$15.29

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$42.03

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Dijon Ville to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.73

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.24–$9.55
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.55–$15.29

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
21h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.38–$191.07
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.01
Bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.12–$47.13
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83

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:
$16.56–$24.20
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83
Bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$21.65

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Zagreb Central Bus Station to San
Ave. Duration:
28h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.43–$127.38

Tabita Tour

Phone:
+4-0263-21.55.00
Website:
tabitatour.ro/
Bus from Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
40h 28m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$203.80

Autobuses La Union

Phone:
+34 94 476 50 07
Website:
autobuseslaunion.com/en
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.01–$8.92

Eurobusways

Phone:
+36 70 282 1827
Email:
Website:
eurobusways.com/
Bus from Budapest to Timişoara
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$63.69–$496.77

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Bilbao is to fly and bus which costs $59.78 - $260.87 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Bilbao is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $70.65 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenföld and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Zagreb Central Bus Station and Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Zuerich Hb, Dijon Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 4m.

How far is it from Budapest to Bilbao?

The distance between Budapest and Bilbao is 1813 km. The road distance is 2256.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Paris which takes 28h 35m and costs $217.39 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Budapest to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Bilbao bus from?

Budapest to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest-Kelenföld station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Bilbao train from?

Budapest to Bilbao train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Budapest to Bilbao is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $70.65 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $315.22 - $597.83 and takes 30h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $97.83 - $173.91 and takes 35h 2m.

Where does the Budapest to Bilbao bus arrive?

Budapest to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.

Where does the Budapest to Bilbao train arrive?

Budapest to Bilbao train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Bilbao is 2257 km. It takes approximately 20h 55m to drive from Budapest to Bilbao.

How do I get a train ticket from Budapest to Bilbao?

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

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