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

The cheapest way to get from Modane to Bilbao is to train and fly which costs €45 - €170 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modane to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs €45 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Modane and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Bilbao via Grenoble. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

How far is it from Modane to Bilbao?

The distance between Modane and Bilbao is 996 km. The road distance is 1053.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Modane to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 16m and costs €75 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Modane to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modane to Bilbao bus from?

Modane to Bilbao bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.

Where does the Modane to Bilbao bus arrive?

Modane to Bilbao bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Grenoble Gare Routiere station.

Can I drive from Modane to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Bilbao is 1054 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Modane to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1687+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Modane to Bilbao by train, plane, 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 Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Take the train from Modane to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane TRN - BIO
8h 31m
€71–303
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MXP - BIO
7h 28m
€46–170
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bilbaobus
16h 16m
€78–152
Drive 1,053.8 km
1. Drive from Modane to Bilbaocar 1,053.8 km
10h 29m
€166–240
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LYS - BIO
9h 31m
€84–302
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbaobus
8h 43m
€82–406
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
7h 46m
€86–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modane to Grenoble Gare Routierebus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
17h 30m
€85–144

Modane to Bilbao by train and bus

16Weekly Services

16h 16mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 995.8 km
Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Modane to Bilbao via Grenoble Gare Routiere and Grenoble in around 17h 30m.

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