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 which costs €75 - €160 and takes 17h 27m.

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 32m and costs €60 - €200.

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 17h 27m and costs €75 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1752+ 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 50m
€81–388
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 32m
€64–200
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
17h 27m
€79–159
Drive 1,053.8 km
1. Drive from Modane to Bilbaocar 1,053.8 km
10h 29m
€164–237
Train, bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
2. Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
8h 12m
€70–231
Train, bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LYS - BIO
9h 26m
€74–250
Train, bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
4. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
8h 44m
€78–386
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modane to Grenoble Gare Routierebus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
17h 30m
€95–154

Modane to Bilbao by train and bus

11Weekly Services

17h 27mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 995.8 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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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