There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Antwerp by plane, bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
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Fly Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BIO - BRU
5h 19m€61–241Bus, train via Paris
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain
10h 33m€235–443Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N1143
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 817 / ...
19h€94–150Drive 1,235.1 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Antwerpcar 1,235.1 km
12h 1m€195–281Fly Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BIO - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
6h 9m€107–332Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane SDR - CRL
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaatsbus
7h 35m€97–328Train
- 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 Ter
15h 36m€192–403Bus, 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 3m€114–202
Bilbao to Antwerp by bus, train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Antwerp is to fly which costs €60 - €250 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Antwerp is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €60 - €250.
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 19h.
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, Bordeaux St Jean and Tourcoing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.
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 bus and train via Paris which takes 10h 33m and costs €230 - €450.
It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 19m and costs €60 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 19h, you could also train, which costs €190 - €410 and takes 15h 36m.
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 bus from Bilbao to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats via Brussels-North train station in around 19h.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–310
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–310
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- 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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