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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Bilbao is to bus via Reims which costs €35 - €120 and takes 19h 30m.

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 15m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

How far is it from Metz to Bilbao?

The distance between Metz and Bilbao is 1209 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 and bus which takes 10h 15m and costs €95 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 15m 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 FlixBus, depart from Metz station.

Train or bus from Metz to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Metz to Bilbao is to bus which takes 17h 20m and costs €21 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €390 and takes 14h 29m.

Where does the Metz to Bilbao bus arrive?

Metz to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Can I drive from Metz to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Bilbao is 1172 km. It takes approximately 12h 10m 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 1638+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Metz to Bilbao - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Metz to Bilbao by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbaobus
10h 15m
€95–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metz to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N215 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Bilbao Intermodalbus
17h 20m
€21–171
Drive 1,172 km
1. Drive from Metz to Bilbaocar 1,172 km
12h 10m
€184–266
Train to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LUX - BIO
6h 15m
€80–243
Train
1. Take the train from Lorraine Tgv to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
14h 29m
€136–382
Bus via Reims
1. Take the bus from Metz to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVbus N1335 / ...
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 30m
€36–115
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 20m
€92–313
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
€120–368

Metz to Bilbao by train, subway, foot, and bus

21Weekly Services

10h 15mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,209.1 km
Duration: 10h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Metz to Bilbao Intermodal via Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 17h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz Ville to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Lorraine Tgv, Lorraine Tgv, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 14h 29m.

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