How to get from Brussels to Bilbao
- 1006 km as the crow flies
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Bilbao. The most useful door-to-door route takes 16h 10m 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.
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1006 km
Brussels to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Brussels-North → Bilbaobus
FlixBus·16h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Brussels to Bilbao
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€40November 2026
€40Departures from Brussels to Bilbao
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:00 and the last at 21:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 08:00 | 21:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 08:35 | 09:35 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 21:00
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 08:35
- 09:35
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· 18h 25m€40Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Bilbao works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Brussels-North to Bilbao, about 16h 10m. In total it's roughly €63 over 16h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Bilbao?
The most useful route takes about 16h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Brussels to Bilbao?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 08:00 and the last at 21:00, from Brussels-North, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Bilbao?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 08:00 and 21:00.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Bilbao leave from?
Brussels-North with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bilbao from Brussels?
About 1006 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Bilbao cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €63. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Brussels to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026