There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Antwerp by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Brussels Airport
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BIO - BRU
5h 15m€66–235Train via Antony
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain
12h 27m€251–429Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
19h 1m€105–177Drive 1,235.1 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Antwerpcar 1,235.1 km
12h 1m€199–287Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BIO - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
6h 12m€97–307Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain
12h 37m€230–436Train #2
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tourcoingtrain
- Take the train from Tourcoing to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
16h 5m€191–393Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N743 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus FlixBus N837 / ...
20h 15m€102–164
Bilbao to Antwerp by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Antwerp is to fly which costs €65 - €240 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Antwerp is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €65 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Anvers-Central via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy - Palaiseau and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
The distance between Bilbao and Antwerp is 1064 km. The road distance is 1235.1 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Antwerp without a car is to train via Antony which takes 12h 27m and costs €250 - €430.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Bilbao to Antwerp, including transfers.
Bilbao to Antwerp bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Antwerp train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Antwerp is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Antony, which costs €250 - €430 and takes 12h 27m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 20h 15m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Antwerp, Belgium?
Vueling Airlines and Brussels Airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Anvers-Central via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, and Paris Nord in around 12h 27m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–320
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–320
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Antwerp bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Bilbao to Antwerp train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Antwerp is 1235 km. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Bilbao to Antwerp.
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