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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Split is to train and bus which costs €95 - €160 and takes 39h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Split is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Split?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Split station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Split Bus Station via San Sebastian Central Bus Station and Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 8m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Split?

The distance between Bilbao and Split is 1585 km. The road distance is 2050.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Split without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 44m and costs €270 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Bilbao to Split, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Split bus from?

Bilbao to Split bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Split?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Split is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 36h 8m.

Where does the Bilbao to Split bus arrive?

Bilbao to Split bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, arrive at San Sebastián / Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Split?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Split is 2050 km. It takes approximately 22h 8m to drive from Bilbao to Split.

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

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Where can I stay near Split?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Split by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or car train

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
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Split Airport (SPU)BIO - SPU
8h 15m
€109–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostia
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Zagreb Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Zagreb to Split Bus Station924 / ...
36h 8m
€86–153
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Angoulême - Bus Station
2. Take the train from Angouleme to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
4. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Split Bus Station
33h 44m
€277–420
Drive 2,050.5 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Split2,050.5 km
22h 8m
€324–468
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Split Airport (SPU)BIQ - SPU
10h 5m
€143–524
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-DonostiaE1
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Zagreb Central Bus Station
3. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to SplitIc
39h 31m
€99–154
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padova
2. Take a shuttle bus from Padova to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Split Bus Station
40h 15m
€105–518
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bilbao to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Split
23h 58m
€420–587

Bilbao to Split by bus and train

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33h 44mAverage Duration

€277Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,585.3 km
Duration: 8h 15m

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

Edelweiss Air, Volotea, and three other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Split Airport (SPU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Split Bus Station via San Sebastián / Donostia, San Sebastian Central Bus Station, Zagreb Central Bus Station, and Zagreb in around 36h 8m.

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