How to get from Bilbao to Brussels
- 1006 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 16h 50m
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Bilbao to Brussels. The most useful door-to-door route takes 16h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 1006 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
1006 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €38Checked Sep 29 | 1h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €40Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 16h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€38Checked Sep 291h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€40Omio catalogue, Oct 316h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bilbao to Brussels: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bilbao → Brussels-Northbus
FlixBus·16h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Bilbao to Brussels
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€43November 2026
€34Departures from Bilbao to Brussels
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:20 and the last at 13:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 02:20 | 13:35 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 20:00 | 21:00 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:20
- 03:20
- 04:20
- 12:35
- 13:35
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 20:00
- 21:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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· 17h€40Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBilbao-Brussels-North, Amsterdam Schiphol-Antwerp AirportBook →
easyJetBordeaux-London, London-AmsterdamSee live options and dates →Local busAntwerp Airport-Brussels ZaventemBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bilbao to Brussels works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North, about 16h 50m. In total it's roughly €65 over 16h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Bilbao to Brussels: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Brussels?
The most useful route takes about 16h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Bilbao to Brussels?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:20 and the last at 13:35, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bilbao to Brussels?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 02:20 and 13:35.
How far is Brussels from Bilbao?
About 1006 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bilbao to Brussels cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €65. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bilbao to Brussels?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, Local bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Brussels?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026