More cities in one trip from Bilbao
Bilbao (Spain) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 47 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 5 cities within about five hours. One of them is in another country (France). The most searched are Bordeaux, San Sebastián and Bayonne; the quickest to reach is San Sebastián, about 1 h 30 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 5 nearby cities by bus
- 47 airports with direct flights
- 2 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Bilbao
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux · France | 258 km | 4 h 20 min | Bus |
| San Sebastián · Spain | 77 km | about 1 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Bayonne · France | 121 km | 1 h 55 min | Bus |
| Pau · France | 208 km | 3 h 40 min | Bus |
| Zaragoza · Spain | 246 km | about 4 h 30 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Bilbao
Land in Bilbao, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Bilbao → Bayonne → Pau → Bilbao
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Bilbao, 2 nights in Bayonne, 1 night in Pau
- About 6 h 50 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Bilbao → Bayonne | 1 h 55 min |
| Bayonne → Pau | 1 h 15 min |
| Pau → Bilbao | 3 h 40 min |
Bilbao → Bordeaux → Bayonne → Bilbao
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Bilbao, 2 nights in Bordeaux, 1 night in Bayonne
- About 8 h 25 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Bilbao → Bordeaux | 4 h 20 min |
| Bordeaux → Bayonne | 2 h 10 min |
| Bayonne → Bilbao | 1 h 55 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Bilbao
Airports with direct flights to Bilbao, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 19
AlicanteBarcelonaCastellonFuerteventuraGran CanariaGranadaIbizaJerezLa CorunaLanzaroteMadridMalagaMenorcaMurciaPalmaSantiagoSevillaTenerifeValencia
Belgium 1
Croatia 1
Czech Republic 1
France 1
Hungary 1
Morocco 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Bilbao?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Bordeaux, San Sebastián, Bayonne, Pau and Zaragoza. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux?
About 4 h 20 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 258 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Bilbao?
For Bilbao, Bayonne and Pau, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Bilbao, 2 nights in Bayonne, 1 night in Pau), with about 6 h 50 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Bilbao?
From 47 airports in 12 countries, including London, Paris and Barcelona. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Bilbao is cheap.