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Cheap coach tickets from Bordeaux to Bilbao
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Coach from Bordeaux to Bilbao: Journey Information
There are 9 intercity coaches per day from Bordeaux to Bilbao. Travelling by coach from Bordeaux to Bilbao usually takes around 5 hours and 2 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 5 minutes.
- Distance
- 160 mi (257 km)
- Shortest duration
- 3h 5m
- Cheapest price
- £10.34
- Trips per day
- 9
- Most frequent service
- FlixBus
- Coach lines
- 1
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Bordeaux to Bilbao Coach Timetable
There are several coach options that can take you from Bordeaux to Bilbao:
See more detailsHow much is a coach ticket from Bordeaux to Bilbao?
Coach tickets for a trip from Bordeaux to Bilbao cost about £15 when you book at the cheapest time, 15 days ahead. Opting to take a coach is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Bordeaux to Bilbao by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from Bordeaux to Bilbao in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £14 to £25. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 7 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Bilbao this week, coach tickets are available starting at £14.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 15 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £14.05 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from Bordeaux to Bilbao?
There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bordeaux to Bilbao. FlixBus connects the two cities by coach, it offers multiple scheduled coaches per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 9 | 5h 2m | £25.29 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity coach companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 9 trips from Bordeaux to Bilbao, and usually makes the trip in about 5 hours and 2 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as toilets, air conditioning, and power sockets.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Bordeaux to Bilbao
There are 9 scheduled coaches that travel from Bordeaux to Bilbao every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Bordeaux to Bilbao without transferring.
Trips per day
9
Direct trips
9
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 2 minutes to cover the 160 miles from Bordeaux to Bilbao. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 5 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
160
Distance (km)
257
The first coach leaves at 2:15 and the last coach leaves at 23:35. To see the times for all coaches from Bordeaux to Bilbao, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
2:15am
Latest coach
11:35pm
Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travellers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Bilbao. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, travelling mid-week is your best bet.
Most crowded
Saturday
Least crowded
Wednesday
City Information
Bordeaux
Known for its world-famous wine, Bordeaux has much to offer oenophiles and other travellers alike. Take, for example, the Musée du Vin et du Négoce, which combines history exhibits and wine tasting. If you're just going for the wine, you can pick from numerous wine tours to châteaux and vineyards surrounding the city.
Travellers can find most of the city's non-alcoholic attractions along the elegant riverfront overlooking the Garonne River. For example, check out the Place de la Bourse, a historic square designed by the royal architect Jacques Gabriel in the 18th-century. Between the Place de la Bourse and the bustling Place des Quinconces, find the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, which features regal neoclassical architecture. The city also boasts many incredible museums, the most notable of which is the Musée des Beaux-Arts.
Getting to Bordeaux can often cost less than a bottle of wine, especially if you follow our itinerary of visiting ten french cities for cheap. FlixBus routes to Bordeaux include those from Paris, Toulouse, and Nice. TGV trains offer speedy rail service to other cities and towns in southern France.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Bordeaux?
Main departure station: Halte Routière Belcier
Most coaches depart from the main station in Bordeaux.
All coach stations in Bordeaux:
- Halte Routière Belcier
Where does the coach arrive in Bilbao?
Main arrival station: Bilbao Bus Station
All coaches from Bordeaux arrive at one main station in Bilbao.
Coach stations in Bilbao:
- Bilbao Bus Station
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