How far is Bordeaux from Bilbao?

The distance between Bordeaux and Bilbao is approximately 258 km (160 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bordeaux to Bilbao?

Buses departing from Gare Saint-Jean in Bordeaux will take you to Estación Autobuses in Bilbao.

Bus Bordeaux to Bilbao from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bordeaux to Bilbao on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:35pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 30m	4:05am	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
	Bus	7:05pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 20m	11:25pm	Estación Autobuses	Fastest

Next departures for Bordeaux to Bilbao on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 50m	11:00am	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	2:20am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	4h 5m	6:25am	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	5h 10m	8:30pm	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	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 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	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 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

Next departures for Bordeaux to Bilbao on November 29
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

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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 a good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

258 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $187	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $127	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

3.5/511,401 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,812 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 60812 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 WiFi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $109

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

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bordeaux to Bilbao by bus

How far is Bordeaux from Bilbao?
The distance between Bordeaux and Bilbao is approximately 258 km (160 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bordeaux to Bilbao?
Buses departing from Gare Saint-Jean in Bordeaux will take you to Estación Autobuses in Bilbao.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$41

11-21

$28

Today

$53

11-23

$22

11-24

$19

11-25

$19

11-26

$19

11-27

$24

The cheapest trip from Bordeaux to Bilbao was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $19

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 $19 to $115 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 $19 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.