What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Bilbao is to fly which costs €70 - €260 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €70 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Bilbao via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Frankfurt, Strasbourg, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 29m.

How far is it from Berlin to Bilbao?

The distance between Berlin and Bilbao is 1621 km. The road distance is 1941.2 km.

How do I travel from Berlin to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Antony which takes 18h 36m and costs €460 - €800.

How long does it take to get from Berlin to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Berlin to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Bilbao bus from?

Berlin to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Bilbao train from?

Berlin to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Berlin to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €380 - €750 and takes 25h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €160 - €260 and takes 28h 45m.

Where does the Berlin to Bilbao bus arrive?

Berlin to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Berlin to Bilbao train arrive?

Berlin to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Bilbao is 1941 km. It takes approximately 17h 48m to drive from Berlin to Bilbao.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin to Bilbao?

Book your Berlin to Bilbao train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Berlin to Bilbao?

Book your Berlin to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Berlin to Bilbao - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Berlin to Bilbao by plane, train, bus, car, train (TGV, Renfe), or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BER - BIO
5h 46m
€74–253
Train, bus via Antony
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 10 / ...
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
5. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
18h 36m
€467–797
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
28h 16m
€213–359
Drive 1,941.2 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Bilbaocar 1,941.2 km
17h 48m
€317–458
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
25h 29m
€380–733
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N1320 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1093 / ...
28h 45m
€169–260
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Paris Nordtrain Trn
2. Take the bus from Paris to Bilbaobus FlixBus 1645 / ...
31h 33m
€289–456
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Bilbaocar
24h 23m
€320–458

Berlin to Bilbao by train and bus

6Weekly Services

18h 36mAverage Duration

€467Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,620.7 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Bilbao, Spain?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Bilbao-Abando via Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 25h 29m.

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