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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Leipzig is to bus which costs €130 - €230 and takes 26h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Leipzig is to fly and train which takes 6h 41m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Leipzig?

The distance between Bilbao and Leipzig is 1472 km. The road distance is 1795.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Leipzig without a car is to bus and train via Antony which takes 17h 52m and costs €360 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Bilbao to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Leipzig bus from?

Bilbao to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Leipzig is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs €130 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €230 and takes 26h 40m.

Where does the Bilbao to Leipzig bus arrive?

Bilbao to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Leipzig is 1796 km. It takes approximately 17h 26m to drive from Bilbao to Leipzig.

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

Book your Bilbao to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1489+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Bilbao to Leipzig - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Leipzig 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 Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BIO - LEJ
7h 29m
€135–351
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BIO - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 41m
€101–287
Bus, train via Antony
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
17h 52m
€369–671
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus FlixBus N1183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Leipzig central train stationbus N780
26h 40m
€134–226
Drive 1,795.9 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Leipzigcar 1,795.9 km
17h 26m
€283–408
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BIO - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 57m
€165–556
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 25m
€159–442
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
18h 48m
€329–592

Bilbao to Leipzig by bus, foot, and train

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17h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,472.4 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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

Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Leipzig central train station via Paris and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 26h 40m.

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