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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Germany is to fly which costs €70 - €220 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Germany is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Germany?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Germany. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. via Paris and S Südkreuz Bhf/Ostseite. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Germany. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Strasbourg and S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 58m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Germany?

The distance between Bilbao and Germany is 1158 km. The road distance is 1942.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Germany without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 17h 7m and costs €340 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Bilbao to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Germany bus from?

Bilbao to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Germany train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Germany?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Germany is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €270 and takes 26h 58m, you could also train, which costs €370 - €700 and takes 20h 58m.

Where does the Bilbao to Germany bus arrive?

Bilbao to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Bilbao to Germany train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Germany is 1943 km. It takes approximately 17h 53m to drive from Bilbao to Germany.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2671+ hotels available in Germany.

Bilbao to Germany - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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

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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
4h 35m
€75–216
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 Est to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Ice
17h 7m
€346–704
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus FlixBus N1143
2. Take the bus from Paris to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus N100
26h 58m
€171–261
Drive 1,942.6 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Berlincar 1,942.6 km
17h 53m
€318–459
Fly to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
4h 37m
€89–243
Fly to Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BIO - MUC
4h 58m
€98–260
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BIO - BER
5h 32m
€75–236
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 Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Ice
20h 58m
€370–677
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Berlin Hbftrain European Sleeper
30h 42m
€170–315
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bilbao to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the cartrain from Frankfurt to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Berlincar
21h 1m
€367–511

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

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17h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,158.5 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Germany?

Eurowings, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. via Paris, Berlin Südkreuz train station, and S Südkreuz Bhf/Ostseite in around 26h 58m.

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