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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Pals is to train and bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Pals is to fly and train which takes 6h 33m and costs €35 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Pals?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Pals. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Pals, marquesina via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Pals?

The distance between Bilbao and Pals is 797 km. The road distance is 686.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Pals without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 23m and costs €40 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Bilbao to Pals, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Pals bus from?

Bilbao to Pals bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Pals?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Pals is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €190 and takes 10h 33m.

Where does the Bilbao to Pals bus arrive?

Bilbao to Pals bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Pals?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Pals is 686 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Bilbao to Pals.

Where can I stay near Pals?

There are 3890+ hotels available in Pals.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Pals by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Renfe)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain Avn / ...
3. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Pals, marquesinabus 8B
10h 23m
€44–169
Fly from Bilbao Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BIO - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçàtrain
6h 33m
€39–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Pals, marquesinabus 1
11h 15m
€66–127
Drive 686.5 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Palscar 686.5 km
7h 20m
€108–155
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Gironatrain Ave
10h 33m
€63–183
Train, bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
3. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Pals, marquesinabus 1
16h
€59–108
Bus to Santander Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçàtrain
7h 23m
€53–203
Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostiabus
2. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane EAS - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçàtrain
8h 33m
€54–245

Bilbao to Pals by train and bus

5Weekly Services

10h 23mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 796.5 km
Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Pals, Spain?

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pals, marquesina via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Pals, marquesina via Zaragoza-Delicias, Girona, Flaçà, and Flaça in around 10h 33m.

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