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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Cologne is to fly and train which costs €80 - €280 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 47m and costs €80 - €280.

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 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Cologne?

The distance between Bilbao and Cologne is 1217 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 Paris which takes 12h 22m and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Cologne is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €600 and takes 16h 3m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 24h 35m.

Where does the Bilbao to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bilbao to Cologne train arrive?

Bilbao to Cologne train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia 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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Bilbao to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly 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 Flughafen to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 47m
€83–275
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
12h 22m
€284–533
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N743 / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
20h 32m
€128–308
Drive 1,375.7 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Colognecar 1,375.7 km
13h 9m
€219–317
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BIO - CGN
7h 18m
€84–223
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
5h 59m
€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 7m
€99–377
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
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
16h 3m
€258–563
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
21h
€138–339
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 35m
€118–205

Bilbao to Cologne by bus, train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 1,216.8 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, and three other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Koeln Hbf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 16h 3m.

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