How to get from İzmir to Bilbao
A real 5-leg route: bus, flight. Door to door 27h 50m, from €202.
We compared the ways to travel from İzmir to Bilbao. The most useful door-to-door route takes 27h 50m by bus, flight, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 2573 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
İzmir 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.
- 1İzmir → Istanbulbus
Kamil Koç·6h 41m - 2Istanbul → Istanbul AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·55m
- 3Istanbul → Sofiaflight
Turkish Airlines·1h 15m - 4Sofia → Madridflight
Turkish Airlines·2h 55m - 5Madrid Barajas → BilbaobusFlixBus·4h 21m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
İzmir to Bilbao prices by travel date
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How the trip from İzmir to Bilbao works
Start with a Kamil Koç bus from İzmir to Istanbul, about 6h 41m. Transfer in Istanbul and continue by Turkish Airlines flight on to Madrid, connecting in Sofia (7h 25m). Transfer in Madrid Barajas and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bilbao (4h 21m). In total it's roughly €202 over 27h 50m, 4 transfers.
Along the way to Bilbao
Departureİzmir
Change hereIstanbulChange hereIstanbul AirportWho runs İzmir to Bilbao
Kamil Koçİzmir-Istanbul, Madrid Barajas-BilbaoBook →Airport shuttle busIstanbul-Istanbul AirportBook →Turkish AirlinesIstanbul-SofiaSee live options and dates →Turkish AirlinesSofia-MadridSee live options and dates →
SunExpressSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, Airport shuttle bus, Turkish Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
İzmir to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Bilbao?+−
The most useful route takes about 27h 50m by bus, flight, 4 transfers.
How far is Bilbao from İzmir?+−
About 2573 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does İzmir to Bilbao cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €202 to €398. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from İzmir to Bilbao?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 4 transfers, 27h 50m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from İzmir to Bilbao?+−
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 27h 50m. About 7h 43m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run İzmir to Bilbao?+−
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, Airport shuttle bus, Turkish Airlines, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from İzmir 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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