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

The cheapest way to get from Modane to Bilbao is to train and bus via Lyon which costs €90 - €180 and takes 17h 12m.

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 6h 27m and costs €85 - €270.

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 18h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Modane and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Modane to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

How far is it from Modane to Bilbao?

The distance between Modane and Bilbao is 995 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 which takes 13h 43m and costs €200 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 do I catch the Modane to Bilbao train from?

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

Train or bus from Modane to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Modane to Bilbao is to train which takes 13h 43m and costs €200 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Modane to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

Where does the Modane to Bilbao train arrive?

Modane to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Modane to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Bilbao is 1054 km. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Modane to Bilbao.

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1790+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Modane to Bilbao - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Modane to Bilbao by train, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), 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
6h 27m
€86–269
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 45m
€64–218
Train
1. Take the train from Modane to Paris Gare De Lyontrain 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
13h 43m
€208–496
Train, bus via Lyon
1. Take the train from Modane to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 12m
€91–172
Drive 1,053.8 km
1. Drive from Modane to Bilbaocar 1,053.8 km
10h 28m
€166–239
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Modane to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
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 Bilbao Intermodalbus
7h 58m
€105–329
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
8h 45m
€91–305
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Modane to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane LYS - PUF
3. Take the bus from Pau to Bilbaobus
9h 44m
€369–806
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
17h 54m
€87–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modane to Grenoble Gare Routierebus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Bilbaobus FlixBus N716 / ...
18h 5m
€95–154

Modane to Bilbao by train and subway

36Weekly Services

13h 43mAverage Duration

€208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 995.3 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Modane to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 13h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Bilbao via Grenoble Gare Routiere and Grenoble in around 18h 5m.

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