Bordeaux to Bilbao by bus
Bilbao lies 257 km (160 mi) south-west of Bordeaux, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 51 min including stops, over roughly 313 km (195 mi) of road.
| Bordeaux | Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Spain |
| Population | 265,328 | 347,342 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 33000–33998 CEDEX | 48001–48080 |
What changes when you arrive in Bilbao
Crossing from France into Spain: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Where to book buses from Bordeaux to Bilbao
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Staying in Bilbao
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Common questions
How far is Bilbao from Bordeaux?
257 km (160 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bordeaux; by road roughly 313 km (195 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to Bilbao by bus?
About 4 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bordeaux and Bilbao?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bilbao?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.