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 €110 - €210 and takes 28h 20m.

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 47m and costs €100 - €270.

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 28h 20m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Leipzig?

The distance between Bilbao and Leipzig is 1481 km. The road distance is 1794.2 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 17h 43m and costs €300 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 8h 5m and costs €120 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 28h 20m.

Where does the Bilbao to Leipzig bus arrive?

Bilbao to Leipzig bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Leipzig is 1794 km. It takes approximately 17h 29m 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 1440+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Bilbao to Leipzig - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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
8h 5m
€129–375
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 47m
€106–267
Bus, train via Frankfurt am Main
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 43m
€304–470
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 82
21h 59m
€216–315
Drive 1,794.2 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Leipzigcar 1,794.2 km
17h 29m
€284–410
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 13m
€137–472
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 31m
€156–354
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Leipzig central train stationbus N780
28h 20m
€118–209
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Dresdenbus Kyiv-Santander
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Mitte to Leipzig Hbftrain Re50
37h 8m

Bilbao to Leipzig by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

17h 43mAverage Duration

€304Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,481.5 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Leipzig central train station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 28h 20m.

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