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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Bilbao is to bus via Paris which costs €80 - €160 and takes 16h 55m.

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 3m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Metz station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Metz - Bus Station and arriving at Bilbao via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

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 20m.

How far is it from Metz to Bilbao?

The distance between Metz and Bilbao is 1074 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 20m and costs €170 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m 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 20m and costs €170 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 16h 55m.

Where does the Metz to Bilbao bus arrive?

Metz to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus 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 10m to drive from Metz to Bilbao.

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

Book your Metz to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 632+ 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 3m
€81–215
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 20m
€179–406
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Bilbaobus FlixBus 783 / ...
16h 55m
€83–152
Drive 1,172 km
1. Drive from Metz to Bilbaocar 1,172 km
12h 10m
€183–265
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 14m
€94–303
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 17m
€137–368
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metz to Paris - Champigny-sur-Marnebus FlixBus N1152
2. Take the bus from Paris - Champigny-sur-Marne to Bilbao Intermodalbus
19h
€93–198

Metz to Bilbao by train, subway, and foot

40Weekly Services

11h 20mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,073.5 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Bilbao via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris in around 16h 55m.

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