Bus Lyon to Bilbao: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Lyon to Bilbao

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Lyon to Bilbao from various bus operators like FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or ALSA for the next days.

today

$64

tomorrow

$52

Tuesday

$47

Wednesday

$65

Thursday

$47

Friday

$47

Saturday

$50

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	16h 20m	10:00 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	2:20 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 11/9/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/10/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 50m	4:30 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	4:20 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 11/9/2025 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/10/2025 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
FlixBus	18h 20m	4:30 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	10:50 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/9/2025 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/10/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
FlixBus	16h 0m	11:10 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	3:10 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/9/2025 11:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/10/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
FlixBus	13h 55m	9:30 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	11:25 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/9/2025 9:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/9/2025 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Bilbao via Saint-Jean-de-Luz, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  13h 30m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Train Station
  
  6:25 PM
  
  Saint-Jean-de-Luz
  Ciboure Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $51
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 11/10/2025 7:00:00 AM to Ciboure Bus Stop, Saint-Jean-de-Luz (France) arriving at 11/10/2025 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Saint-Jean-de-Luz
  Ciboure Bus Stop
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Bilbao
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Ciboure Bus Stop, Saint-Jean-de-Luz (France) at 11/10/2025 6:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/10/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 50m	4:30 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	4:20 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 11/10/2025 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/11/2025 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 30m	7:00 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	8:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 11/10/2025 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/10/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
FlixBus	20h 0m	3:15 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	11:15 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/10/2025 3:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/11/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
FlixBus	16h 0m	11:10 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	3:10 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/10/2025 11:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/11/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
FlixBus	13h 55m	9:30 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	11:25 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/10/2025 9:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/10/2025 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	20h 30m	10:30 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Basic	$47	A Bus from ALSA goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/11/2025 10:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/12/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
FlixBus	17h 50m	10:05 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	3:55 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/11/2025 10:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/12/2025 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
ALSA	18h 35m	5:10 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	11:45 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Basic	$62	A Bus from ALSA goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/11/2025 5:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/11/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	23h 0m	12:00 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	11:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$73	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 11/11/2025 12:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/12/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
FlixBus	16h 0m	11:10 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	3:10 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/11/2025 11:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/12/2025 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	18h 20m	4:30 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	10:50 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station		Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/12/2025 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/13/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
	FlixBus	13h 55m	9:30 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	11:25 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station		Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/12/2025 9:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/12/2025 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Bilbao via San Sebastian, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  20h 0m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Lyon
  Perrache Train Station
  
  4:10 AM
  
  San Sebastian
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $39
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 11/10/2025 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) arriving at 11/11/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
- Busbud
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:40 AM
  
  San Sebastian
  Bus Station
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Bilbao
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, San Sebastian (Spain) at 11/11/2025 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/11/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel time is 6h 5m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 50m	3:15 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	4:05 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/13/2025 3:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/14/2025 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	17h 10m	10:50 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	4:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/13/2025 10:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/14/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
FlixBus	15h 50m	10:00 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	1:50 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/13/2025 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/14/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	13h 55m	9:30 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	11:25 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/13/2025 9:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/13/2025 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	16h 20m	10:00 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	2:20 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 11/14/2025 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/15/2025 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
BlaBlaCar Bus	11h 50m	4:30 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	4:20 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 11/14/2025 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/15/2025 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
FlixBus	18h 20m	4:30 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	10:50 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/14/2025 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/15/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 30m	7:00 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	8:30 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 11/14/2025 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/14/2025 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
FlixBus	13h 55m	9:30 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	11:25 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/14/2025 9:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/14/2025 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 50m	3:15 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	4:05 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/15/2025 3:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/16/2025 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	17h 50m	10:05 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	3:55 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/15/2025 10:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/16/2025 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
FlixBus	17h 10m	10:50 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	4:00 AM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/15/2025 10:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/16/2025 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
FlixBus	13h 55m	9:30 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	11:25 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/15/2025 9:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/15/2025 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
FlixBus	15h 50m	10:00 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	1:50 PM	Bilbao	Central Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 11/15/2025 10:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bilbao (Spain) arriving at 11/16/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Lyon to Bilbao is $42 on 11/21/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Lyon and Bilbao

See here how frequent the connections between Lyon and Bilbao are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Lyon to Bilbao. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Lyon and Bilbao.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 19 buses from Lyon to Bilbao, while Night sees the fewest connections between Lyon and Bilbao, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Lyon to Bilbao

Compare all providers like FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA that travel 5 times every day by bus from Lyon to Bilbao in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lyon to Bilbao starting from $42!

Cheapest Bus	$42
Fastest Bus	11h 50m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	419.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA

Cheapest bus connections from Lyon to Bilbao

Every day, 5 buses from 3 bus companies leave Lyon for Bilbao: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/09/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/09

$64

Monday 11/10

$52

Tuesday 11/11

$61

Wednesday 11/12

$65

Thursday 11/13

$47

Friday 11/14

$47

Saturday 11/15

$50

Sunday 11/16

$52

Monday 11/17

$51

Tuesday 11/18

$43

Wednesday 11/19

$51

Thursday 11/20

$43

Friday 11/21

$42

Saturday 11/22

$47

Sunday 11/23

$49

Monday 11/24

$52

Tuesday 11/25

$42

Wednesday 11/26

$51

Thursday 11/27

$54

Friday 11/28

$44

Saturday 11/29

$52

Sunday 11/30

$46

Monday 12/01

$55

Tuesday 12/02

$45

Wednesday 12/03

$53

Thursday 12/04

$58

Friday 12/05

$56

Saturday 12/06

The cheapest time to travel from Lyon to Bilbao

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Lyon to Bilbao, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $42, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lyon to Bilbao. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $51.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lyon to Bilbao, with $42. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $74.

How to save money travelling from Lyon to Bilbao

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Lyon to Bilbao in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Lyon to Bilbao, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Lyon to Bilbao are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lyon and Bilbao

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Lyon and Bilbao.

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Saint Paul Train Station

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Jean-Macé Train Station

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

Central Bus Station

Gurtubay Kalea 1004

Zorrotza Kastrexana Errepidea

Abaro Estrata

Abaro Estrata 4

Basurto

Benidorm Kalea

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lyon to Bilbao

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Lyon to Bilbao? Or which bus companies serve the route Lyon to Bilbao? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Lyon to Bilbao bus

How much does a Lyon Bilbao bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $42 and takes 20h 30m to reach Bilbao. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Lyon to Bilbao?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $42 and $132. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bilbao.

On average, how many connections are available from Lyon to Bilbao each day?

Every day, the Lyon to Bilbao bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Lyon to Bilbao take?

The fastest bus from Lyon to Bilbao is offered by BlaBlaCar Bus and takes 11h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $64. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lyon to Bilbao?

The earliest bus arriving in Bilbao from Lyon starts at 7:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Lyon to Bilbao?

The latest bus trip departing from Lyon for Bilbao starts at 10:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Lyon Bilbao route?

When traveling by bus from Lyon to Bilbao, passengers can travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Bilbao?

You can check all the direct connections between Lyon and Bilbao by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA.

What can I take with me on the Lyon to Bilbao bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Lyon Bilbao bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Lyon Bilbao bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Lyon to Bilbao on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Lyon to Bilbao

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Lyon and to Bilbao

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Lyon and to Bilbao. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!