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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Alsace is to bus and train which costs €75 - €140 and takes 20h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Alsace is to fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Alsace?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Scherwiller via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Alsace?

The distance between Bilbao and Alsace is 1386 km. The road distance is 1201.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Alsace without a car is to bus and train via Antony which takes 12h 59m and costs €160 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 12h 59m to get from Bilbao to Alsace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Alsace train from?

Bilbao to Alsace train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train or fly from Bilbao to Alsace?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Alsace is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €340 and takes 15h 45m.

Where does the Bilbao to Alsace train arrive?

Bilbao to Alsace train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Alsace?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Alsace is 1201 km. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Bilbao to Alsace.

Where can I stay near Alsace?

There are 1821+ hotels available in Alsace.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Alsace by bus, train, car, plane, 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.

Bus, train via Antony
best
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostiabus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Selestattrain Tgv
12h 59m
€167–380
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lyonbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Mulhousebus 720
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Selestattrain Ter
20h 50m
€79–131
Drive 1,201.5 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Alsacecar 1,201.5 km
12h 7m
€185–267
Fly Bilbao Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BIO - SXB
8h 6m
€98–253
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain Ter
15h 45m
€155–337
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Esch-sur-Alzettebus
2. Take the bus from Esch sur Alzette Aloyse Meyer to Strasbourg Interscambiobus
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain Ter
24h 13m
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BIQ - SXB
8h 25m
€138–380
Fly Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Selestattrain
9h 2m
€130–336
Fly Bilbao Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)plane BIO - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Selestattrain
7h 4m
€87–227
Fly Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Selestattrain
9h 4m
€146–364

Bilbao to Alsace by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

12h 59mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,385.7 km
Duration: 12h 59m

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

Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and four other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Scherwiller via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Strasbourg in around 15h 45m.

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