How much is the bus ticket from Bordeaux to Bilbao?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bordeaux to Bilbao start at R 266. The average price for this route is around R 493. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Bordeaux to Bilbao?

The average bus journey time from Bordeaux to Bilbao is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 259 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Bordeaux to Bilbao route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , ALSA , BlaBlaCar Bus , INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbao?

The earliest bus departs from Bordeaux to Bilbao at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bordeaux to Bilbao?

A bus trip from Bordeaux to Bilbao produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Bordeaux to Bilbao?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60868 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bordeaux to Bilbao?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bordeaux to Bilbao?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bordeaux to Bilbao?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bordeaux to Bilbao from R 226 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bordeaux to Bilbao on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:20	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 10m	20:30	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	19:05	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 20m	23:25	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	23:40	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h 40m	04:20	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	18:30	Bordeaux	5h 14m	23:44	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	14:10	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	5h	19:10	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Bilbao on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 50m	11:00	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 5m	06:25	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	03:20	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h 25m	07:45	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	02:45	Bordeaux	4h 45m	07:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	02:30	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	5h 35m	08:05	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Bilbao on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 50m	11:00	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 5m	06:25	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	15:20	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 10m	20:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	00:15	Bordeaux	4h 44m	04:59	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	03:15	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 45m	08:00	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Bilbao on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:20	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 10m	20:30	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 5m	06:25	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	05:10	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 50m	11:00	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	02:45	Bordeaux	4h 45m	07:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	03:15	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 45m	08:00	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Bilbao on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:20	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h 25m	07:45	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 5m	06:25	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	05:10	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 50m	11:00	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	00:15	Bordeaux	4h 44m	04:59	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	03:15	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 45m	08:00	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Bilbao on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:20	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 10m	12:30	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 5m	06:25	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	03:20	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h 25m	07:45	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	02:45	Bordeaux	4h 45m	07:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	02:30	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	5h 35m	08:05	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Bilbao on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 50m	11:00	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 5m	06:25	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	07:20	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 10m	12:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	01:30	Bordeaux	4h 29m	05:59	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	02:30	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	5h 35m	08:05	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Bilbao on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:20	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 10m	12:30	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	02:20	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 5m	06:25	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	03:20	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	4h 25m	07:45	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	02:45	Bordeaux	4h 45m	07:30	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	02:30	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	5h 35m	08:05	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:26 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Bordeaux to Bilbao

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 343, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3h 40mAverage duration

258 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 266 - R 2 178	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 343 - R 1 894	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

3.5/511 621 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

ALSA

4.5/560 923 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

Based on 60923 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 290

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.

28 September 2021

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

Mary Catherine G.

26 April 2022

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 230 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bordeaux to Bilbao by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Bordeaux to Bilbao?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bordeaux to Bilbao start at R 266. The average price for this route is around R 493. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bordeaux to Bilbao?
The average bus journey time from Bordeaux to Bilbao is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 259 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Bordeaux to Bilbao route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus, INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbao?
The earliest bus departs from Bordeaux to Bilbao at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bordeaux to Bilbao?
A bus trip from Bordeaux to Bilbao produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Bordeaux to Bilbao?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60868 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bordeaux to Bilbao?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bordeaux to Bilbao?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bordeaux to Bilbao?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/12

R 642

14/12

R 352

Today

R 228

16/12

R 228

17/12

R 228

18/12

R 414

19/12

R 310

20/12

R 414

The cheapest trip from Bordeaux to Bilbao was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 228

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 R 228 to R 2 048 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 R 228, which is on 2025-12-17.

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.