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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Bilbao is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Bilbao?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Bilbao. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 30m.

How far is it from Bern to Bilbao?

The distance between Bern and Bilbao is 1146 km. The road distance is 1131.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 17h 30m and costs €70 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Bern to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Bilbao bus from?

Bern to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Bilbao train from?

Bern to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Bern to Bilbao is to bus which takes 17h 30m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €550 and takes 18h.

Where does the Bern to Bilbao bus arrive?

Bern to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bilbao station.

Where does the Bern to Bilbao train arrive?

Bern to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Bern to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Bilbao is 1132 km. It takes approximately 12h 6m to drive from Bern to Bilbao.

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

Book your Bern to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1669+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Bern to Bilbao - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Bern and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Geneve, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

There are 7 ways to get from Bern to Bilbao by train, plane, bus, train (TGV), or car

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

Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
5h 50m
€104–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 30m
€70–120
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
5. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
18h
€224–525
Drive 1,131.5 km
1. Drive from Bern to Bilbaocar 1,131.5 km
12h 6m
€192–278
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
6h 39m
€87–240
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
5h 55m
€95–253
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MXP - BIO
8h 50m
€87–267

Bern to Bilbao by bus

14Weekly Buses

17h 30mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,145.7 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Bilbao, Spain?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bern to Bilbao once daily. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 17h 30m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Geneve, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 18h.

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