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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Colmar is to bus which costs €65 - €170 and takes 25h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Colmar is to fly and train which takes 7h 25m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Colmar via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Colmar via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Colmar?

The distance between Bilbao and Colmar is 1405 km. The road distance is 1173.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Colmar without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 16m and costs €200 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 12h 16m to get from Bilbao to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Colmar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Colmar train from?

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

Train or bus from Bilbao to Colmar?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Colmar is to bus via Lyon which takes 19h 20m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €370 and takes 14h 33m.

Where does the Bilbao to Colmar bus arrive?

Bilbao to Colmar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Bilbao to Colmar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Colmar is 1174 km. It takes approximately 11h 44m to drive from Bilbao to Colmar.

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

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

Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 3172+ hotels available in Colmar.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Colmar 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
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 l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
12h 16m
€205–413
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 20m
€59–180
Drive 1,173.6 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Colmarcar 1,173.6 km
11h 44m
€186–268
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BIO - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
7h 25m
€105–253
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 Colmartrain Ter
14h 33m
€140–362
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Colmarbus 108 / ...
25h 30m
€68–168
Fly 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 Colmartrain
7h 35m
€125–334
Fly 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 Colmartrain
8h 17m
€146–429

Bilbao to Colmar by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

12h 16mAverage Duration

€205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,405.1 km
Duration: 12h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Colmar via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 19h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Colmar via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Strasbourg in around 14h 33m.

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