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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Bilbao is to fly which costs €95 - €230 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €95 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Munich - Bus Station and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Metz - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 46m.

How far is it from Munich to Bilbao?

The distance between Munich and Bilbao is 1315 km. The road distance is 1511.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 17h 46m and costs €280 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Munich to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Bilbao bus from?

Munich to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Munich - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Bilbao train from?

Munich to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Munich to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Munich to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €750 and takes 17h 46m, you could also bus, which costs €150 - €290 and takes 25h 39m.

Where does the Munich to Bilbao bus arrive?

Munich to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Metz - Bus Station.

Where does the Munich to Bilbao train arrive?

Munich to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Munich to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Bilbao is 1511 km. It takes approximately 15h 45m to drive from Munich to Bilbao.

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

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

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Fly from Munich International Airport
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1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MUC - BIO
5h 38m
€99–227
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
17h 46m
€289–735
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich - Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
25h 39m
€154–281
Drive 1,511.3 km
1. Drive from Munich to Bilbaocar 1,511.3 km
15h 45m
€240–346
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane STR - BIO
7h 21m
€107–403
Train, bus
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain 88
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Lausannetrain Ic5
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
4. Take the bus from Annemasse to Bilbaobus
28h 5m
€274–779
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Ost to Padovanighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Padova to Bilbao Intermodalbus
34h 47m
€151–265

Munich to Bilbao by train

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17h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,315.2 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Bilbao, Spain?

Lufthansa and Lufthansa City fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from München Hbf to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 17h 46m.

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