What is the travel distance from Bilbao to Bordeaux?

The distance between the two cities is 160 miles (258 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Bilbao to Bordeaux start their journey at Estación Autobuses and wind up at Gare Saint-Jean. These are the main departure and arrival 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 Bordeaux?

Once in Bordeaux, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Musee d'Aquitaine, Bordeaux Jet, Wine School, Place de la Bourse and the Water Mirror and AviaSim Bordeaux.

Bus Bilbao to Bordeaux from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bilbao to Bordeaux on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Estación Autobuses	5h 25m	1:25am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Estación Autobuses	4h 25m	11:55pm	Bordeaux	Fastest
Bus	5:55pm	Estación Autobuses	6h	11:55pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Estación Autobuses	4h 25m	11:55pm	Bordeaux	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	Estación Autobuses	6h 5m	8:40pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Bordeaux on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Estación Autobuses	6h 5m	8:40pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Estación Autobuses	4h 20m	3:15pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Estación Autobuses	5h 20m	1:20pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	3:00am	Estación Autobuses	5h 14m	8:14am	Bordeaux	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Estación Autobuses	4h 30m	12:15am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Bordeaux on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Estación Autobuses	5h 20m	1:20pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Estación Autobuses	4h 20m	3:15pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	5:55pm	Estación Autobuses	6h	11:55pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Estación Autobuses	5h 15m	7:30am	Bordeaux	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Estación Autobuses	4h 30m	12:15am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Bordeaux on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Estación Autobuses	5h 20m	1:20pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Estación Autobuses	4h 20m	3:15pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	5:55pm	Estación Autobuses	6h	11:55pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Estación Autobuses	5h 25m	11:55pm	Bordeaux	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Estación Autobuses	4h 30m	12:15am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Bordeaux on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Estación Autobuses	6h 5m	8:40pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Estación Autobuses	4h 20m	3:15pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Estación Autobuses	5h 20m	1:20pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Estación Autobuses	5h 15m	7:30am	Bordeaux	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Estación Autobuses	5h 20m	2:10pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Bordeaux on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Estación Autobuses	5h 20m	1:20pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Estación Autobuses	4h 20m	3:15pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	5:55pm	Estación Autobuses	6h	11:55pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Estación Autobuses	6h	12:30am	Bordeaux	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Estación Autobuses	5h 20m	2:10pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Bordeaux on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Estación Autobuses	6h 5m	8:40pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Estación Autobuses	4h 20m	3:15pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Estación Autobuses	5h 20m	1:20pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Estación Autobuses	5h 15m	7:30am	Bordeaux	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Estación Autobuses	5h 20m	2:10pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

Next departures for Bilbao to Bordeaux on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Estación Autobuses	5h 20m	1:20pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Estación Autobuses	4h 20m	3:15pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	Fastest
Bus	9:35am	Estación Autobuses	5h 30m	3:05pm	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Estación Autobuses	4h 25m	11:55pm	Bordeaux	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Estación Autobuses	5h 20m	2:10pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bilbao to Bordeaux

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bordeaux. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

160 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $120	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $43	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bilbao and Bordeaux?

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

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.

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 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.

FlixBus Bilbao Bordeaux recent customer reviews

The bus was comfortable. The ride was smooth. Went through fabulous landscape and views. Toilet was clean and convenient (though it had run out of paper hand towels). Bus left a tiny bit late, but arrived on time. WiFi on board was not working.

Ian S.

September 18, 2024

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,149 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

According to customer reviews, the service is very good and informative. However, some customers have complained about being dropped off in inconvenient locations, making it difficult for them to find a taxi.

BlaBlaBus Bilbao Bordeaux recent customer reviews

My only complaint is where we were let off the bus. It was very difficult to find a taxi

Marilyn L.

May 21, 2022

Very good and very informative 👍

Stavros L.

April 18, 2022

ALSA

4.5/560,815 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bilbao to Bordeaux by bus

What is the travel distance from Bilbao to Bordeaux?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bordeaux?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$19

11/22

$19

Today

$22

11/24

$15

11/25

$16

11/26

$16

11/27

$13

11/28

$15

The cheapest trip from Bilbao to Bordeaux was searched and found on Nov 27, 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 Bilbao to Bordeaux, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $80 for a bus ticket from Bilbao to Bordeaux based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.