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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Bilbao is to fly which costs €75 - €220 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Bilbao is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Sofia and Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Athens to Bilbao?

The distance between Athens and Bilbao is 2379 km. The road distance is 3294 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Barcelona which takes 45h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Athens to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Bilbao bus from?

Athens to Bilbao bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Athens Karolou station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Athens to Bilbao is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €220 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Athens to Bilbao bus arrive?

Athens to Bilbao bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 9:48 AM in Athens and 8:48 AM in Bilbao.

Can I drive from Athens to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Bilbao is 3294 km. It takes approximately 33h 30m to drive from Athens to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1687+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Athens to Bilbao - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Athens to Bilbao by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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

Fly to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ATH - BIO
6h 49m
€75–212
Fly to Santander Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane ATH - SDR
2. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
11h 16m
€68–256
Train, bus via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
45h 20m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsabus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Baricarferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
5. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
6. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
47h 40m
€354–484
Drive 3,294 km
1. Drive from Athens to Bilbaocar 3,294 km
33h 30m
€586–847
Fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane ATH - VIT
2. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Boluetabus
11h 42m
€84–294
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2d 6h
€153–213
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
2d 8h
€154–212
Bus via Athens
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to San Sebastian Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2d 9h
€179–235
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Bilbaocar
34h 32m
€627–887

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) flights

12Weekly Planes

5h 31mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,378.9 km
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Bilbao, Spain?

Volotea, Aegean Airlines, and Vueling Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Bilbao Intermodal via Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Sofia, and Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián in around 2d 6h.

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