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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Lens is to bus via Paris which costs €75 - €140 and takes 16h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Lens is to fly and train which takes 6h 23m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Lens via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Lens?

The distance between Bilbao and Lens is 1098 km. The road distance is 1088.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Lens without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 48m and costs €160 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Bilbao to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Lens bus from?

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

Where does the Bilbao to Lens bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Lens is 1088 km. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Bilbao to Lens.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 373+ hotels available in Lens.

Bilbao to Lens - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bilbao to Lens 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 Lenstrain Tgv
10h 48m
€162–378
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus FlixBus N1193A / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
16h 32m
€77–133
Drive 1,088.1 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Lenscar 1,088.1 km
10h 40m
€169–245
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 Lenstrain
6h 45m
€82–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 10m
€79–146
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
6h 23m
€107–332
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
7h 17m
€81–239
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIQ - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
8h 14m
€150–454
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, 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 train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
8h 44m
€94–374
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
9h 1m
€128–342
Bus, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
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
11h 22m
€93–332

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

38Weekly Services

10h 48mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,098.1 km
Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Lens via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 16h 32m.

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