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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Bilbao is to fly which costs €60 - €200 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Mechelen and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Mechelen Station perron 4 and arriving at Bilbao via Vilvoorde Station and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Bilbao?

The distance between Mechelen and Bilbao is 1040 km. The road distance is 1223.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Bilbao without a car is to train via Antony which takes 12h 2m and costs €210 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Mechelen to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Bilbao bus from?

Mechelen to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Bilbao train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mechelen to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can train via Antony, which costs €210 - €450 and takes 12h 2m, you could also bus via Vilvoorde Station, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 18h 23m.

Where does the Mechelen to Bilbao bus arrive?

Mechelen to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Mechelen to Bilbao train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mechelen to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Bilbao is 1224 km. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Mechelen to Bilbao.

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

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

Q: Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Malines 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 2m.

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

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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 44m
€63–198
Train via Antony
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 2m
€215–448
Bus via Vilvoorde Station
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1143
18h 23m
€106–176
Drive 1,223.8 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Bilbaocar 1,223.8 km
11h 57m
€194–280
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AMS - BIO
6h 29m
€124–346
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
12h 38m
€191–452
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 20m
€114–208

Mechelen to Bilbao by train

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Distance: 1,039.7 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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

Vueling Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malines to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 12h 2m.

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