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

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Bilbao is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 20h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €85 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.

How far is it from Alsace to Bilbao?

The distance between Alsace and Bilbao is 1054 km. The road distance is 1199.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Alsace to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Antony which takes 12h 50m and costs €160 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Alsace to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Bilbao train from?

Alsace to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.

Train, bus or fly from Alsace to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Alsace to Bilbao is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs €90 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 20h 20m, you could also train, which costs €150 - €300 and takes 16h 2m.

Where does the Alsace to Bilbao train arrive?

Alsace to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Bilbao is 1199 km. It takes approximately 12h 6m to drive from Alsace to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1685+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Alsace to Bilbao - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Alsace to Bilbao by plane, train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Strasbourg International Airport
best
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane SXB - BIO
7h 33m
€93–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 20m
€66–118
Train, bus via Antony
1. Take the train from Selestat to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
12h 50m
€165–392
Drive 1,199.1 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Bilbaocar 1,199.1 km
12h 6m
€186–268
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
6h 10m
€86–213
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
7h 38m
€108–304
Train
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
16h 2m
€155–297
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
3. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bilbaobus
23h 37m
€139–202

Alsace to Bilbao by bus, train, and foot

3Weekly Services

12h 50mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,053.6 km
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Alsace, France and Bilbao, Spain?

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Bilbao via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 20h 20m.

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