How to get from Valencia to Bilbao
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Valencia to Bilbao. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 473 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €24, on Sun, Sep 6.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
473 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €27Checked Sep 8 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €78Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 15h 31m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €43Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 8h 44m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€27Checked Sep 81h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€78Omio catalogue, Sep 915h 31m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€43Omio catalogue, Sep 98h 44m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Valencia to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Valencia Airport → Bilbao Airportflight
Volotea·1h 20m
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.
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Flight prices by day, Valencia to Bilbao
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€20October 2026
€18Departure 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.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
VoloteaValencia Airport-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusValencia-San Sebastián, San Sebastián-BilbaoBook →
RenfeValencia-Madrid, Madrid-BilbaoBook →On this route you travel with Volotea, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Valencia to Bilbao works
Start with a V7 flight from Valencia to Bilbao, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €27 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Valencia to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Valencia to Bilbao?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Bilbao from Valencia?
About 473 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Valencia to Bilbao cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €26 to €108. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Valencia to Bilbao?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Valencia to Bilbao?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Valencia and Bilbao?
Valencia is VLC and Bilbao is BIO, so this route is usually written VLC to BIO.
Which operators run Valencia to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with Volotea, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe.
Can you get from Valencia to Bilbao without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h 18m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Valencia 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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