How to travel from Bilbao to Tortosa, Spain
The distance between Bilbao and Tortosa is around 495km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bilbao to Tortosa by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tortosa → Bilbao if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tortosa.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Zaragoza and then to Tortosa.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€65($65)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Zaragoza-Delicias then take the bus to Tortosa.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€59($59)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bilbao and Tortosa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bilbao to Tortosa by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).
The distance between Bilbao and Tortosa is around 495km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 395km (245 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Bilbao and Tortosa by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bilbao to Tortosa is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Bilbao and Tortosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bilbao and Tortosa. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tortosa. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bilbao and Tortosa. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bilbao to Tortosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zaragoza. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
ALSA and HIFE S.A. run regular bus services between Bilbao and Tortosa. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bilbao to Tortosa. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tortosa. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Tortosa is Reus Airport (REU) (REU) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Tortosa. Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) and Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bilbao and Tortosa. The distance is around 495km (307 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bilbao to Tortosa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bilbao and Tortosa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 45m | €105($105) | every 2 hours | 668km (415 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 40m | €120($120) | 4 times a day | 700km (435 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 55m | €135($135) | every 2 hours | 827km (514 miles) |
Bus | 7h 25m | €65($65) | once daily | 524km (326 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 55m | €59($59) | once daily | 543km (337 miles) |
| Train to Amara-Donostia, bus | 10h 30m | €65($65) | 5 times a week | 650km (404 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | €59($59) | on demand | 495km (307 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bilbao and Tortosa
Bus companies
HIFE S.A.
MonBus
Train operators
Euskotren
Airports near Tortosa
The following major airports near Tortosa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Reus Airport (REU)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Tortosa
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Tortosa
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
- Distance
- 141km (88 miles) from Tortosa