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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bilbao is to bus which costs €65 - €150 and takes 28h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs €55 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Bilbao via London Victoria, Dover and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bilbao?

The distance between Cardiff and Bilbao is 986 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 39m and costs €120 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Cardiff to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bilbao bus from?

Cardiff to Bilbao bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bilbao is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs €90 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 28h 5m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bilbao bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bilbao bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:16 AM in Cardiff and 10:16 AM in Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1687+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Cardiff to Bilbao - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Bilbao by train, plane, bus, car, car ferry, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRS - BIO
5h 33m
€59–200
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bilbaobus
21h 39m
€120–443
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Drive from Santander to Bilbaocar
24h 7m
€187–563
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Frattontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
3. Take the train from Le Havre to Massy - Palaiseautrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
25h 4m
€224–475
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CWL - BIO
7h 52m
€92–329
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LHR - BIO
6h 46m
€106–337
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LGW - BIO
7h 40m
€101–316
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
27h 43m
€169–557
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bilbaobus
28h 5m
€65–141
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
39h 54m
€225–360
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bilbaocar
15h 54m

Cardiff to Bilbao by train, subway, and bus

7Weekly Services

21h 39mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Bilbao.

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Distance: 986.2 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bilbao, Spain?

KLM, Ryanair, and Vueling Airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bilbao via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 28h 5m.

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