Istanbul to Bilbao by bus
Travelling from Istanbul to Bilbao by bus takes about 58h 15m, run by FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 4h 30m.
Recommended route
€309
58h 15m·4 transfers
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The journey, step by step
- 1busİstanbul Esenler Otogarı → Sofia
FlixBus - 2busSofia → Munich centralFlixBus
- 3busMunich central → Reims - Champagne ArdenneFlixBus
- 4busReims - Champagne Ardenne → ParisFlixBus
- 5busParis → BilbaoFlixBus
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €309 | 58h 15m | 4 transfers |
| flight | €89 | 4h 30m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Bilbao by bus: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Bilbao take by bus?
About 58h 15m, 4 transfers.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Bilbao?
The best price in our latest check was €309. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Bilbao?
FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 4h 30m. It is cheaper too, at €89.
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