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 - €230 and takes 4h 46m.

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 46m and costs €60 - €230.

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 21m.

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 20m.

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 and bus which takes 11h 29m and costs €190 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m 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 46m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Vilvoorde Station, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 18h 21m, you could also train, which costs €210 - €450 and takes 12h 20m.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Mechelen 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 46m
€63–227
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 29m
€198–449
Bus via Vilvoorde Station
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1143
18h 21m
€106–166
Drive 1,223.8 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Bilbaocar 1,223.8 km
11h 57m
€201–289
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AMS - BIO
6h 40m
€104–289
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 20m
€217–448
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 23m
€96–168

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

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11h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,040.2 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

Vueling Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 3 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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