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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €65 - €150 and takes 21h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €80 - €280.

How far is it from Bilbao to Cologne?

The distance between Bilbao and Cologne is 1209 km. The road distance is 1374.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Cologne without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 16h 3m and costs €160 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Bilbao to Cologne, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €80 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €170 and takes 24h 30m.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Cologne is 1375 km. It takes approximately 13h 10m to drive from Bilbao to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1781+ hotels available in Cologne.

Bilbao to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Cologne by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bilbao Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIO - DUS
5h 21m
€81–276
Bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
21h 6m
€65–146
Bus, train via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostiabus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
16h 3m
€165–395
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
17h 46m
€94–258
Drive 1,374.7 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Colognecar 1,374.7 km
13h 10m
€214–308
Fly Bilbao Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BIO - CGN
7h
€76–244
Fly Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 55m
€112–312
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SDR - CGN
7h 44m
€105–297
Fly Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BIO - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 13m
€90–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus A/3714 / ...
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N1153
24h 30m
€120–168

Bilbao to Cologne by bus, foot, and train

9Weekly Services

16h 3mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,208.7 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

Eurowings, KLM, and Lufthansa fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Vitoria-Gasteiz, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 24h 30m.

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