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How to get fromBilbao to Splitby plane, bus, train, train (Renfe), car, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly from Bilbao Airport

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Split Airport (SPU)plane plane BIO - SPU
    6h 18m
    €82–172

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus bus
    2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Karlsruhe Hbftrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    32h 12m
    €362–590

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Nimestrain train
    3. Take the train from Nimes to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Trn
    4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HBFtrain train Nj / ...
    5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
    6. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Splittrain train
    2d 4h
    €562–1,115

  4. Drive 2,051.5 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Splitcar car 2,051.5 km
    22h 21m
    €323–466

  5. Bus to Santander Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Split Airport (SPU)plane plane SDR - SPU
    8h 20m
    €208–278

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Padua to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus N535
    36h 56m
    €163–222

  7. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus bus
    2. Take the train from Padova to Anconatrain train Fr
    3. Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry ferry 53
    38h 32m
    €254–379

  8. Bus via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Venice - Mestre Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    40h 10m
    €249–1,142

Bilbao to Split by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration32h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,585.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Split, Croatia?

Vueling Airlines and easyJet fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Split Airport (SPU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Split via Zaragoza-Delicias, Nimes, Bruxelles-Midi, Wien HBF, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Kelenfoeld in around 2d 4h.

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