How to get from Amsterdam to Bilbao
- 1169 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Bilbao: bus. The two cities are about 1169 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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1169 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €97Checked Oct 5 | 11h 40m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €34Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 25h 35m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€97Checked Oct 511h 40m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€34Omio catalogue, Oct 1025h 35m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
BlaBlaCar Bus·13h 25m - 2Lyon Saint-Exupéry → BilbaobusBlaBlaCar Bus·11h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 19h 30m€34Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusAmsterdam-Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Lyon Saint-Exupéry-BilbaoBook →
Eurostar/ThalysAmsterdam-Brussels AirportBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurostar/Thalys; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Bilbao works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Amsterdam to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 13h 25m. Transfer in Lyon Saint-Exupéry and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Bilbao (11h 50m). In total it's roughly €99 over 25h 35m, 1 transfer.
Amsterdam to Bilbao: common questions
Is there a bus from Amsterdam to Bilbao?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Bilbao from Amsterdam?
About 1169 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurostar/Thalys.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Bilbao?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026