There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Split by plane, bus, train, train (Renfe, TGV), car, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bilbao Airport
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Split Airport (SPU)plane BIO - SPU
7h 53m€87–192Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Split Bus Stationbus
31h 32m€358–513Train
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Avignon Tgvtrain
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
- Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ec
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Splittrain Ic
42h 51m€523–881Drive 2,051.5 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Splitcar 2,051.5 km
22h 21m€330–476Bus to Santander Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Split Airport (SPU)plane SDR - SPU
9h 40m€208–288Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Split Airport (SPU)plane BIQ - SPU
12h 10m€111–297Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus
- Take the bus from Padova to Edvard Rusjan Airportbus
- Take the bus from Edvard Rusjan Airport to Zagrebbus
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus 924 / ...
36h 27m€276–1,037Bus, train, ferry
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus
- Take the train from Padova to Anconatrain Fr
- Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry 53
38h 32m€274–384Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Ljubljana bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
43h 30m€213–332
Bilbao to Split by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Split is to fly which costs €85 - €200 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Split is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs €85 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Split. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Padova, Edvard Rusjan Airport and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Split. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Split via Zaragoza-Delicias, Avignon Tgv, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 51m.
The distance between Bilbao and Split is 1585 km. The road distance is 2051.5 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Split without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 32m and costs €350 - €550.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Bilbao to Split, including transfers.
Bilbao to Split bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Split train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Split is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €500 - €900 and takes 42h 51m, you could also bus, which costs €270 - €1100 and takes 36h 27m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Split, Croatia?
Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Split Airport (SPU) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Split via Zaragoza-Delicias, Avignon Tgv, Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Zagreb Glavni Kol. in around 42h 51m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Split Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–180
Flights from Santander Airport to Split Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–340
Flights from Santander Airport to Split Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–420
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €140–210
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy Tgv to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160–250
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- passdept_h@jadrolinija.hr
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Ancona to Split
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–160
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Split bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Padova station.
Bilbao to Split train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Split is 2052 km. It takes approximately 22h 21m to drive from Bilbao to Split.
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