There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Perpignan by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Zaragoza (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Perpignantrain 9725
8h 59m€67–101Bus via Toulouse
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse Matabiaubus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 8m€14–43Drive 573.7 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Perpignancar 573.7 km
6h 45m€89–129Fly from Bilbao Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BIO - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain
5h 30m€43–193Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Toulousebus FlixBus N1137 / ...
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Perpignanbus FlixBus N1136 / ...
11h 25m€48–70Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Perpignantrain Ter
12h 15m€63–110Bus to Santander Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain
6h 19m€58–266Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostiabus
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane EAS - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain
7h 28m€61–298
Bilbao to Perpignan by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Perpignan is to bus via Toulouse which costs €14 - €45 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Perpignan is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs €40 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Perpignan station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Perpignan - Bus Station via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Perpignan. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Perpignan via Zaragoza-Delicias. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Bilbao and Perpignan is 839 km. The road distance is 573.7 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Perpignan without a car is to train via Zaragoza which takes 8h 59m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Bilbao to Perpignan, including transfers.
Bilbao to Perpignan bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Perpignan train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Perpignan is to train via Zaragoza which takes 8h 59m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Toulouse, which costs €14 - €45 and takes 10h 8m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Perpignan, France?
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Perpignan via Zaragoza-Delicias in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Perpignan - Bus Station via Gare De Toulouse-Matabiau and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 10h 8m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–90
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €35–160
Flights from Santander Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–150
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–160
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–90
Flights from Santander Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–150
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–25
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Online ticket
- €4–25
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Toulouse to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com/en/home
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Perpignan bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Bilbao to Perpignan train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Perpignan is 574 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Bilbao to Perpignan.
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