The cheapest and fastest coaches from Paris to Bilbao
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
11 h 5 m
Average duration
11 h 34 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
743 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Paris to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Bilbao will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 12 buses that leave Paris for Bilbao every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 743 km distance in an average of 11 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach and flight for Paris to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Paris to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £56.
Distance: 743 km
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£43 Average Price Cheapest | £153 Average Price |
12h 29m Average total duration 11h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Paris to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Bilbao coaches for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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95919 | 06:20 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 13h10 | 19:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 11h55 | 22:25 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 12h59 | 03:59 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 12h29 | 03:59 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:00 Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 11h59 | 03:59 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:20 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 11h05 | 05:25 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 12h00 | 06:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 11h30 | 07:00 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 changesdirect | |
95927 | 20:45 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 13h15 | 10:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 21:00 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 11h29 | 08:29 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 21:30 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 25h15 | 22:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 21:30 Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 10h59 | 08:29 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
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FlixBus | 00:50 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 13h20 | 14:10 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paris to Bilbao
Buses from Paris to Bilbao run on average 14 times per day, taking around 11h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 743 km distance in 10h 59m.
Distance 743 km |
Average bus duration 11h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 10h 59m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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FAQs: Paris to Bilbao coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Bilbao by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bilbao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Paris, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Gare Paris Bercy and Paris, Roissypôle Bus Station. When arriving in Bilbao, you can end your trip in coach stations like Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), which is located around 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris and Bilbao
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 73, 174, 275 Metro: 1 Train: RER A
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot Parisien (0.2 km)
- Brasserie Roissy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 350, 351, 93 Train: RER B
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, 56, 112 Metro: 1 Train: RER A
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
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