How far is Bordeaux from Bilbao?

Bordeaux and Bilbao are 160 miles (258 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbao?

Most of the buses traveling from Bordeaux to Bilbao leave from Gare Saint-Jean and arrive at Estación Autobuses. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bilbao?

Once in Bilbao, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Artxanda Viewpoint, Euskal Museoa - Basque Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Bilbao Maritime Museum and Arriaga Theatre.

Bus Bordeaux to Bilbao from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bordeaux to Bilbao on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h 40m	4:20am	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	7:05pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 20m	11:25pm	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 10m	8:30pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Bordeaux	5h 14m	11:44pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	5h	7:10pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Bilbao on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:05am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	6h 5m	3:10pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	2:20am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 5m	6:25am	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h 25m	7:45am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Bordeaux	4h 45m	7:30am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	5h 35m	8:15am	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Bilbao on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:05am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	6h 5m	3:10pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	2:20am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 5m	6:25am	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 50m	11:00am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	12:15am	Bordeaux	4h 44m	4:59am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 45m	8:00am	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Bilbao on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	5h 10m	11:15am	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	2:20am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 5m	6:25am	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h 25m	7:45am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Bordeaux	4h 45m	7:30am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	5h 35m	8:15am	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Bilbao on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:05am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	6h 5m	3:10pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	2:20am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 5m	6:25am	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h 25m	7:45am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Bordeaux	4h 45m	7:30am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 45m	8:00am	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Bilbao on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 10m	8:30pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	2:20am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 5m	6:25am	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 50m	11:00am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	12:15am	Bordeaux	4h 44m	4:59am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 45m	8:00am	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Bilbao on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 10m	8:30pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	2:20am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 5m	6:25am	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 50m	11:00am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Bordeaux	4h 45m	7:30am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 45m	8:00am	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Bilbao on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 35m	2:20am	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	2:20am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 5m	6:25am	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 50m	11:00am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	12:15am	Bordeaux	4h 44m	4:59am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 45m	8:00am	Estación Autobuses	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bordeaux to Bilbao

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

160 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $129	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $88	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bordeaux and Bilbao?

Stops in Bordeaux

A
Gare Saint-Jean
33 Rue Charles Domercq, 33800 Bordeaux, France
B
Arrêt D'autobus Bordeaux
138 Rue des Terres de Borde, 33800 Bordeaux, France
C
Gare SNCF de Bordeaux - Parking Descas
Gare Routière De Bordeaux, Parking Descas, 33800 Bordeaux, France
D
137 Rue des Terres de Borde
137 Rue des Terres de Borde, 33800 Bordeaux, France
E
Gare St-Jean
32, rue Charles Domercq, Bordeaux, France
F
Quai de Paludate
Bordeaux Quai de Paludate, Quai de Paludate 18, 33800, Bordeaux, The stop is located near hotel Ibis.

Stops in Bilbao

A
Estación Autobuses
Calle Gurtubay, 1 - 48013 Bilbao
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B
Zorroza, Abaro Estrata
Abaro Estrata, 2, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
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C
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
D
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
E
Hotel Carlton
Federico Moyúa Plaza 11, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia Spain
F
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,799 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 60799 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $75

Alsa Internacional SLU Bordeaux Bilbao recent customer reviews

The first driver had according to my feeling racistic behavior. I asked him what where the positions of the stuff i put my feet when I'm sitting because my left foot was blocked. He answered me like a was mad, then when I needed his help to take out my foot, I came with another question and he did even looked at me

Sada Mamadou B.

September 28, 2021

All was as expected- be nice to have a bathroom stop

Mary Catherine G.

April 26, 2022

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Bilbao by bus

How far is Bordeaux from Bilbao?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/19

$19

11/20

$29

Today

$19

11/22

$14

11/23

$14

11/24

$13

11/25

$13

11/26

$16

The cheapest trip from Bordeaux to Bilbao was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bordeaux to Bilbao, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $80 for a bus ticket from Bordeaux to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.