There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Munich by plane, bus, train, car, train (TGV), or night train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Munich International Airport
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BIO - MUC
5h 39m€104–257Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hbftrain Tgv
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
14h 34m€277–553Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus
- Take the bus from Bayonne to Zurich Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus
24h 5m€126–209Drive 1,516.1 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Munichcar 1,516.1 km
15h 41m€247–357Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BIO - STR
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
7h 35m€111–326Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BIO - SZG
- Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
9h 13m€114–341Train via Antony
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
17h 12m€281–518Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
18h 20m€291–518Bus, night train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus
- Take the nighttrain from Padova to Muenchen Ostnighttrain Nj
35h 57m€158–262
Bilbao to Munich by bus, train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Munich is to bus which costs €120 - €210 and takes 24h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Munich is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €100 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Munich station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Munich central bus station via Bayonne and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Munich. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at München Hbf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Strasbourg and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.
The distance between Bilbao and Munich is 1316 km. The road distance is 1516.1 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Munich without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 34m and costs €270 - €600.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Bilbao to Munich, including transfers.
Bilbao to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Munich train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Munich is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 24h 5m, you could also train via Antony, which costs €280 - €550 and takes 17h 12m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Munich, Germany?
Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, and Swiss fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Munich International Airport (MUC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Munich central bus station via Bayonne and Zurich Bus Station in around 24h 5m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Stuttgart Airport via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–370
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Salzburg Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–480
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €140–220
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €140–220
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy Tgv to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €190–290
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.
Bilbao to Munich train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Munich is 1516 km. It takes approximately 15h 41m to drive from Bilbao to Munich.
Book your Bilbao to Munich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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