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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Cologne is to fly which costs €80 - €200 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 26m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Cologne?

The distance between Bilbao and Cologne is 1209 km. The road distance is 1375.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Cologne without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 14h 35m and costs €260 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Bilbao to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Cologne bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 24h 26m.

Where does the Bilbao to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Cologne is 1376 km. It takes approximately 13h 9m to drive from Bilbao to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Cologne by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIO - DUS
5h 30m
€78–261
Bus, train via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
14h 35m
€266–596
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
20h 26m
€148–371
Drive 1,375.7 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Colognecar 1,375.7 km
13h 9m
€216–312
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BIO - CGN
7h 18m
€84–194
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 1m
€122–342
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BIO - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 12m
€94–387
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus A/3714 / ...
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N1153
24h 26m
€119–207

Bilbao to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

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14h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,208.8 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Koeln Messe/Deutz via Vitoria-Gasteiz, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 24h 26m.

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