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How to get fromBilbao to Dortmundby plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Dortmund by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BIO - DUS
    2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    5h 34m
    €85–285

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    18h 40m
    €315–563

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain train Thalys
    22h 26m
    €197–340

  4. Drive  1,454.4 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Dortmundcar car 1,454.4 km
    13h 59m
    €232–335

  5. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane BIO - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    7h 17m
    €142–422

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus bus A/3714 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1153
    26h 35m
    €126–224

Bilbao to Dortmund by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration18h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,230.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Dortmund Hbf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 18h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Dortmund central bus station via Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 26h 35m.

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