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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Bilbao is to bus which costs €100 - €150 and takes 36h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Split to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €100 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Split to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Padova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Split and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Split to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Zagreb Glavni Kol., München Hbf, Strasbourg, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Zaragoza-Delicias. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h.

How far is it from Split to Bilbao?

The distance between Split and Bilbao is 1585 km. The road distance is 2047.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Split to Bilbao without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h 14m and costs €300 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Split to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Split to Bilbao bus from?

Split to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where do I catch the Split to Bilbao train from?

Split to Bilbao train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Split station.

Train, bus or fly from Split to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Split to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €100 - €350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €500 - €900 and takes 42h, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 36h 31m.

Where does the Split to Bilbao bus arrive?

Split to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Padua station.

Where does the Split to Bilbao train arrive?

Split to Bilbao train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Can I drive from Split to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Split to Bilbao is 2047 km. It takes approximately 22h 12m to drive from Split to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1687+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Split to Bilbao - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Split to Bilbao by plane, bus, train, train (TGV, Renfe), car, or car train

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

Fly Split Airport to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane SPU - BIO
5h 47m
€104–341
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Paduabus N535
2. Take the bus from Padova to Bilbao Intermodalbus
36h 31m
€102–146
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Basel SBBbus
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
36h 14m
€300–518
Train
1. Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Muenchen Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain
6. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
42h
€526–901
Drive 2,047.1 km
1. Drive from Split to Bilbaocar 2,047.1 km
22h 12m
€325–469
Fly Split Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane SPU - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbaobus
11h 5m
€117–576
Bus to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZAG - BIO
13h 30m
€120–329
Bus via Konstanz
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Konstanzbus
2. Take the bus from Konstanz - Europabrücke bus station to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
40h 17m
€175–250
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Split to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Bilbaocar
23h 54m
€423–587

Split to Bilbao by bus and train

2Weekly Services

36h 14mAverage Duration

€300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,584.8 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Bilbao, Spain?

Vueling Airlines flies from Split Airport (SPU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Split to Bilbao-Abando via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Zaragoza-Delicias in around 42h.

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