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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Bilbao is to fly which costs €55 - €230 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €55 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Bilbao via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Massy Tgv, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Leuven to Bilbao?

The distance between Leuven and Bilbao is 1044 km. The road distance is 1218.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h and costs €200 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Leuven to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Bilbao bus from?

Leuven to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Bilbao train from?

Leuven to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Leuven to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €55 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 18h 10m, you could also train, which costs €220 - €470 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Leuven to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leuven to Bilbao train arrive?

Leuven to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Bilbao is 1218 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Leuven to Bilbao.

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

Book your Leuven to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1682+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Leuven to Bilbao - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Leuven to Bilbao by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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Fly from Brussels Airport
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1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRU - BIO
4h 49m
€59–230
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
11h
€203–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1143
18h 10m
€103–165
Drive 1,218.2 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Bilbaocar 1,218.2 km
11h 56m
€208–300
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AMS - BIO
7h 13m
€116–292
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1 / ...
12h 9m
€221–461
Bus via Brussels - Midi Train Station
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 11m
€100–171

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

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Distance: 1,044.3 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Bilbao, Spain?

Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Bilbao once daily. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 16h 10m.

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