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- Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BER - BIO
5h 46m€74–243Train, bus via Strasbourg
- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
18h 12m€374–970Bus
- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Parisbus N100
- Take the bus from Paris to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1143
24h 30m€142–235Drive 1,941.2 km
- Drive from Berlin to Bilbaocar 1,941.2 km
17h 48m€306–442Train
- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
24h 21m€393–1,049Train, bus
- Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Paris Nordtrain Trn
- Take the bus from Paris to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1143
31h 3m€279–526Bus via Frankfurt am Main
- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Frankfurtbus
- Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
32h 2m€160–300Drive, car train
- Drive from Berlin to Lüneburgcar
- Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
- Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Bilbaocar
24h 23m€319–446
Berlin to Bilbao by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Bilbao is to fly which costs €70 - €250 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Berlin to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €70 - €250.
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 24h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Strasbourg, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 21m.
The distance between Berlin and Bilbao is 1621 km. The road distance is 1941.2 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Strasbourg which takes 18h 12m and costs €370 - €1000.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Berlin to Bilbao, including transfers.
Berlin to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.
Berlin to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 24h 30m, you could also train, which costs €390 - €1100 and takes 24h 21m.
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 bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bilbao via Paris in around 24h 30m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bilbao Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–360
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Berlin Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €130–550
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Berlin Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €130–550
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Berlin to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Berlin to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Bilbao is 1941 km. It takes approximately 17h 48m to drive from Berlin to Bilbao.
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