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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Aachen is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 23h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Aachen is to fly and train which takes 6h 29m and costs €85 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Aachen station west via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy - Palaiseau and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Aachen?

The distance between Bilbao and Aachen is 1255 km. The road distance is 1308.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 13h 12m and costs €290 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Bilbao to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Aachen bus from?

Bilbao to Aachen bus services, operated by Autobuses La Union, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Aachen train from?

Bilbao to Aachen train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Aachen?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Aachen is to train which takes 13h 12m and costs €290 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 23h.

Where does the Bilbao to Aachen bus arrive?

Bilbao to Aachen bus services, operated by Autobuses La Union, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

Where does the Bilbao to Aachen train arrive?

Bilbao to Aachen train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Aachen is 1308 km. It takes approximately 12h 45m to drive from Bilbao to Aachen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aachen?

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There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Aachen by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car

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Fly Bilbao Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIO - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
6h 33m
Fly Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BIO - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
6h 29m
€85–326
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
13h 12m
€291–479
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
20h 30m
€129–305
Drive 1,308.1 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Aachencar 1,308.1 km
12h 45m
€207–299
Fly Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
7h 19m
€132–402
Fly Bilbao Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane BIO - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlentrain
7h 13m
€105–350
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane SDR - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclinedbus
4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain
7h 30m
€103–363
Fly Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BIO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain
8h 26m
€164–477
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus A/3714 / ...
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Aachen station westbus FlixBus N1153
23h
€106–184

Bilbao to Aachen by train

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Distance: 1,255.3 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Aachen Hbf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, and Paris Nord in around 13h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aachen station west via Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 23h.

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