How can I travel from Bilbao to Geneva without flying?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Geneva without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

How long does it take to get to Geneva from Bilbao by bus?

On average, the trip from Bilbao to Geneva takes around 20h 35m, but you can get there in as little as 15h 15m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 489 miles (788 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from Bilbao to Geneva?

The distance separating Bilbao and Geneva is 489 miles (788 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bilbao to Geneva?

The majority of buses traveling from Bilbao to Geneva start their journey at Estación Autobuses and wind up at Gare Routière Place Dorcière. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What is the most cost-effective way to go from Bilbao to Geneva?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Bilbao to Geneva by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $52.

How much are the bus tickets from Bilbao to Geneva?

You can expect to pay around $89 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $52 and $198, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Bilbao to Geneva Bus Tickets

TodayApr 24

from $74

TomorrowApr 25

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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: April 24 at 3:00pm
Departure city: Bilbao
Departure location: Estación Autobuses
Arrival time: April 25 at 8:05am
Destination city: Geneva
Destination location: Gare routière de Genève
Operated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 5m
Departure time: April 24 at 8:00am
Departure city: Bilbao
Departure location: Estación Autobuses
Arrival time: April 25 at 6:35am
Destination city: Geneva
Destination location: Gare routière de Genève
Operated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 22h 35m
Departure time: April 24 at 9:25pm
Departure city: Bilbao
Departure location: Estación Autobuses
Arrival time: April 25 at 8:30pm
Destination city: Geneva
Destination location: Gare routière de Genève
Operated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h 5m

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Bus Bilbao to Geneva: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$89

Average bus trip duration20h 35m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure1:05am

Distance490 miles (789 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/58,379 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/510,103 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.5

ALSA

4.5/559,033 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/560 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi2.9

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, Sindbad, Grupo Samar, Infobus

Bilbao to Geneva Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Bilbao and Geneva?

Stops in Bilbao

A - Estación Autobuses

B - Abaro Estrata

C - Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea

D - Buenos Aires Kalea, 2

E - Hotel Carlton

F - Bilbao-Abando Geltokia

Stops in Geneva

A - Gare Routière Place Dorcière

B - Genève Airport

C - Stade de Geneve

D - Saint Julien en Genevois - Suisse

E - Gaillard - Suisse

F - Genève Champel

Frequently asked questions for your trip Bilbao - Geneva

How can I travel from Bilbao to Geneva without flying?
How long does it take to get to Geneva from Bilbao by bus?
What is the travel distance from Bilbao to Geneva?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bilbao to Geneva?
What is the most cost-effective way to go from Bilbao to Geneva?
How much are the bus tickets from Bilbao to Geneva?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/22

$95

04/23

$71

Today

$74

04/25

$73

04/26

$88

04/27

$62

04/28

$50

04/29

$70

The cheapest trip from Bilbao to Geneva was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bilbao to Geneva, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $163 for a bus ticket from Bilbao to Geneva based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-04-28.

Usually Comuto Pro (BlaBlaCar Bus) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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