What is the cheapest way to get from Channel Islands to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Channel Islands to Bilbao is to ferry and bus which costs €70 - €200 and takes 17h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Channel Islands to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Channel Islands to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €40 - €220.

How far is it from Channel Islands to Bilbao?

The distance between Channel Islands and Bilbao is 672 km.

How do I travel from Channel Islands to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Channel Islands to Bilbao without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 16h 3m and costs €220 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Channel Islands to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Channel Islands to Bilbao, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Channel Islands and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of Channel Islands. It is currently 6:53 PM in Channel Islands and 7:53 PM in Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1679+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Channel Islands to Bilbao - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Channel Islands to Bilbao by plane, ferry, train, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane JER - BIO
4h 22m
€42–214
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Mantes La Jolietrain
3. Take the train from Mantes La Jolie to Massy - Palaiseautrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
5. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
16h 3m
€223–481
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
2. Take the bus from Granville to Rennesbus K12
3. Take the bus from Rennes to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
4. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
17h 28m
€72–194
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
46h 18m
€160–434
Car ferry, bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbaobus
18h 47m
€93–238
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
2. Take the ferry from Granville to Chauseyferry
3. Take the ferry from Chausey to St Malo Ferry Portferry
4. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Bilbaocar
13h 56m
€170–311

Jersey Airport (JER) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) flights

31Weekly Planes

5h 25mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Channel Islands to Bilbao.

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Distance: 671.8 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Channel Islands, Guernsey and Bilbao, Spain?

British Airways, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 4 times a day.

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