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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Bilbao is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €85 - €150 and takes 19h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metz to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Bilbao?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Metz - Bus Station station and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 17h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Metz to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Gare de l'Est, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

How far is it from Metz to Bilbao?

The distance between Metz and Bilbao is 1073 km. The road distance is 1172 km.

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

The best way to get from Metz to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs €180 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Metz to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to Bilbao bus from?

Metz to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Metz - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Metz to Bilbao train from?

Metz to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.

Train or bus from Metz to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Metz to Bilbao is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs €180 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €180 and takes 17h 59m.

Where does the Metz to Bilbao bus arrive?

Metz to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Metz to Bilbao train arrive?

Metz to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Metz to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Bilbao is 1172 km. It takes approximately 12h 12m to drive from Metz to Bilbao.

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1750+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Metz to Bilbao - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Metz to Bilbao by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, 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.

Train to Luxembourg, fly
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1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LUX - BIO
6h 16m
€66–234
Train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
11h 13m
€183–396
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 59m
€90–180
Drive 1,172 km
1. Drive from Metz to Bilbaocar 1,172 km
12h 12m
€185–266
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ORY - BIO
6h 30m
€103–289
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CDG - BIO
6h 29m
€146–374
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Metz to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1151
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1721 / ...
19h 35m
€88–148

Metz to Bilbao by train, subway, and foot

40Weekly Services

11h 13mAverage Duration

€183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,073.1 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Metz, France and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 11h 13m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal 6 times a week. Tickets cost €90–180 and the journey takes 17h 59m.

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