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 - €220 and takes 5h 39m.

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 39m and costs €75 - €220.

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 and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 32m.

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 48m and costs €130 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 7m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €260 and takes 25h 32m.

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 12:55 AM in Cardiff and 1:55 AM in Bilbao.

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1634+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Cardiff to Bilbao - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 10 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 Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BRS - BIO
5h 39m
€77–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Bilbao
25h 32m
€57–254
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Bilbao
21h 48m
€139–606
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
3. Drive from Santander to Bilbao
24h 5m
€132–784
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bilbao
15h 46m
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)CWL - BIO
8h 7m
€81–268
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)LHR - BIO
7h 3m
€120–360
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)LGW - BIO
7h 56m
€101–320
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
27h 32m
€157–852
Train, car ferry, bus via Portsmouth
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
39h 42m
€156–759

Cardiff to Bilbao by train, subway, and bus

16Weekly Services

21h 48mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 985.8 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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, and Paris in around 25h 32m.

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