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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Colmar is to bus via Lyon which costs €95 - €160 and takes 22h 15m.

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 6h 17m and costs €85 - €240.

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 Intermodal and arriving at Colmar via Metz - Bus Station and Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.

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, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Colmar?

The distance between Bilbao and Colmar is 1401 km. The road distance is 1173.7 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 11h 16m and costs €210 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 11h 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 Intermodal 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 which takes 22h 11m and costs €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can train via Antony, which costs €240 - €600 and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the Bilbao to Colmar bus arrive?

Bilbao to Colmar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Metz - 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 41m to drive from Bilbao to Colmar.

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

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Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 3551+ hotels available in Colmar.

Bilbao to Colmar - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
11h 16m
€214–605
Fly Bilbao Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)plane BIO - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
6h 17m
€85–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Metz - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Colmarbus
22h 11m
€121–215
Drive 1,173.7 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Colmarcar 1,173.7 km
11h 41m
€187–270
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 Colmartrain
8h 26m
€126–367
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
12h 58m
€241–591
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 47m
€212–440
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lyonbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Bourg-en-Bressebus 720
3. Take the bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Colmarbus 720
22h 15m
€97–158
Fly Bilbao Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BIO - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
8h 54m
€119–371
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Basel (BSL)plane BIQ - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
7h 49m
€101–387
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 Colmartrain
9h 1m
€135–399
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Colmartrain
10h 1m
€174–488

Bilbao to Colmar by bus, train, foot, and subway

38Weekly Services

11h 16mAverage Duration

€214Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,400.5 km
Duration: 11h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Colmar via Metz - Bus Station and Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station in around 22h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Colmar via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 12h 58m.

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