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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Leiden is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 23h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Leiden is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Brussels-North train station and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Leiden?

The distance between Bilbao and Leiden is 1193 km. The road distance is 1360.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Leiden without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 11h 49m and costs €260 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Bilbao to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Leiden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Leiden?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Leiden is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €85 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €290 - €490 and takes 13h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 23h 31m.

Where does the Bilbao to Leiden bus arrive?

Bilbao to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Bilbao to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Leiden is 1360 km. It takes approximately 13h 34m to drive from Bilbao to Leiden.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Leiden.

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

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

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Fly Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BIO - AMS
5h 9m
€85–269
Fly Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BIO - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 16m
€81–272
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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
11h 49m
€268–503
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain EuroCity / ...
21h 13m
€124–229
Drive 1,360.4 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Leidencar 1,360.4 km
13h 34m
€245–353
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BIQ - AMS
6h 46m
€116–389
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
13h 30m
€295–489
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N743 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to The Haguebus 813 / ...
23h 31m
€109–174

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

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11h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,192.9 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Leiden, Netherlands?

KLM and Air France fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Leiden Centraal via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 13h 30m.

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