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How to get fromBrussels to Bilbaoby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Brussels to Bilbao by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Brussels Airport

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    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane BRU - BIO
    4h 44m
    €59–188

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
    11h 10m
    €169–469

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    17h 45m
    €85–160

  4. Drive 1,191.3 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Bilbaocar car 1,191.3 km
    11h 52m
    €187–270

  5. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane AMS - BIO
    6h 30m
    €102–292

  6. Bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz

    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Vitoria-Gasteizbus bus FlixBus N1153
    2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus A/3714 / ...
    20h 38m
    €94–168

Brussels to Bilbao by train and subway

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€169Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Bilbao, Spain?

Vueling Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Nord, Denfert-Rochereau, Denfert-Rochereau, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 11h 10m.

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