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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Essen is to bus which costs €35 - €160 and takes 22h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €70 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Essen central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Essen?

The distance between Bilbao and Essen is 1197 km. The road distance is 1418.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Essen without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 17h and costs €240 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Bilbao to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Essen bus from?

Bilbao to Essen bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Essen?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €70 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 22h 25m.

Where does the Bilbao to Essen bus arrive?

Bilbao to Essen bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Essen is 1418 km. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Bilbao to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Essen 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIO - DUS
4h 52m
€72–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
22h 25m
€39–160
Bus, train via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
17h
€245–495
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
22h 15m
€101–195
Drive 1,418.2 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Essencar 1,418.2 km
13h 37m
€219–316
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BIO - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 54m
€91–344
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 36m
€122–337

Bilbao to Essen by bus, foot, and train

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17hAverage Duration

€245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,196.6 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Eurowings, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Essen central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 22h 25m.

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