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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Essen is to fly which costs €75 - €270 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Essen central train station via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Essen Hbf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Essen?

The distance between Bilbao and Essen is 1197 km. The road distance is 1419.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Essen without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 13h 21m and costs €350 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Bilbao to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Essen?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €350 - €600 and takes 15h 2m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 25h 50m.

Where does the Bilbao to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bilbao to Essen train arrive?

Bilbao to Essen train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Essen is 1419 km. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Bilbao to Essen.

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

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Essen by plane, bus, train, car, or train (TGV, Eurostar)

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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 13m
€79–261
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 Essen Hbftrain
13h 21m
€352–597
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re
22h 9m
Drive 1,419.2 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Essencar 1,419.2 km
13h 37m
€232–335
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BIO - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 20m
€104–262
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 52m
€137–322
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
15h 2m
€350–596
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus A/3714 / ...
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N1153
25h 50m
€126–214

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

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13h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,196.6 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Essen, 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 train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Essen Hbf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 15h 2m.

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