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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Bilbao

Composite routes from Istanbul to Bilbao

Cheapest
30 h 31 min
Car
3265 km.
from $179
Other
2 d 13 h 27 min
Train, Bus
2622 km.
from $180.10
41 h 22 min
Bus, Train
2623 km.
from $477.02
12 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
2623 km.
from $262.93
43 h 37 min
Bus, Train
2623 km.
from $479.74
2 d 4 h 13 min
2624 km.
from $164.74
2 d 19 h 25 min
2622 km.
from $522.42

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$484.07
Plane from Istanbul to San
Ave. Duration:
11h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$764.32

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Istanbul to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$331.20–$955.39

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București,
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$82.80
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$267.51–$382.16
Bus from Bordeaux to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.85–$45.86

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 Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
40h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.91–$165.60

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$44.59

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.43–$140.12

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Sofia to Estación
Ave. Duration:
40h 16m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$127.39–$178.34

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$50.95

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$48.41–$101.91

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Strasbourg to Massy
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$165.60
Train from Massy Tgv to St
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$140.12–$242.03
Train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.08–$305.73
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$52.23–$101.91

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from München Hbf to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$89.17

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.60–$8.28

Euskotren

Phone:
+34 944 333 333
Website:
euskotren.eus/eu
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.28

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bilbao is to train and bus which costs $97.83 - $163.04 and takes 2 days 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bilbao is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler Otogari and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Sofia and Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Bilbao?

The distance between Istanbul and Bilbao is 2652 km. The road distance is 3265.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Bilbao without a car is to bus and train via Antony which takes 41h 22m and costs $347.83 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Istanbul to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Bilbao bus from?

Istanbul to Bilbao bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Bilbao is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via Sofia, which costs $141.30 - $206.52 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Istanbul to Bilbao bus arrive?

Istanbul to Bilbao bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:52 in Istanbul and 10:52 in Bilbao.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Bilbao is 3265 km. It takes approximately 30h 36m to drive from Istanbul to Bilbao.

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

Book your Istanbul to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Bilbao. Prices start at $46.42 per night.
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