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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Dunkirk is to bus via Paris which costs €80 - €150 and takes 17h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Dunkirk is to fly and train which takes 6h 46m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Dunkerque via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Dunkirk?

The distance between Bilbao and Dunkirk is 1191 km. The road distance is 1179.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Dunkirk without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 48m and costs €180 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from Bilbao to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Dunkirk bus from?

Bilbao to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where does the Bilbao to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Bilbao to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Dunkirk is 1180 km. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from Bilbao to Dunkirk.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2435+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

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

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

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 Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain Tgv
11h 48m
€187–398
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus FlixBus N1193A / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dunkerquebus 1751
17h 5m
€84–147
Drive 1,179.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Dunkirkcar 1,179.8 km
11h 34m
€184–266
Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIO - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain
7h 47m
€107–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 40m
€84–154
Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIO - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
6h 46m
€114–346
Fly Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BIO - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
7h 41m
€88–253
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane SDR - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
9h 8m
€107–372
Fly Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BIO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
9h 24m
€135–356
Bus, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
11h 49m
€111–344

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

38Weekly Services

11h 48mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,191.2 km
Duration: 11h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Dunkerque via Paris and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 5m.

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