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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bilbao is to train and fly which costs €75 - €270 and takes 5h 37m.

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 37m and costs €75 - €270.

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 Intermodal via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 7m.

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 52m and costs €170 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m 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 8h 22m and costs €90 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 27h 7m.

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 11:21 PM in Cardiff and 12:21 AM in Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1751+ 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 37m
€77–262
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 Bilbao Intermodalbus
21h 52m
€178–445
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
€152–784
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
24h 31m
€293–675
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CWL - BIO
8h 22m
€94–323
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 44m
€112–335
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 55m
€130–368
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 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
27h 7m
€104–281
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
28h 2m
€139–800
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 49m
€170–751
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

6Weekly Services

21h 52mAverage Duration

€178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 986.2 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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

KLM 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 Intermodal via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 27h 7m.

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