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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Mainz is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 21h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Mainz is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Mainz central train station via Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Mainz?

The distance between Bilbao and Mainz is 1191 km. The road distance is 1382.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Mainz without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 40m and costs €200 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Bilbao to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Mainz bus from?

Bilbao to Mainz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Mainz train from?

Bilbao to Mainz train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Mainz?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Mainz is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 21h 45m, you could also train, which costs €130 - €310 and takes 16h 35m.

Where does the Bilbao to Mainz bus arrive?

Bilbao to Mainz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.

Where does the Bilbao to Mainz train arrive?

Bilbao to Mainz train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Mainz is 1383 km. It takes approximately 13h 54m to drive from Bilbao to Mainz.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1160+ hotels available in Mainz.

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

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

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 Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
5h 3m
€99–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Mainz central train stationbus N1306 / ...
21h 45m
€73–124
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostiabus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
14h 40m
€202–420
Drive 1,382.9 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Mainzcar 1,382.9 km
13h 54m
€213–308
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIO - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
6h 44m
€104–343
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
16h 35m
€131–310
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1193A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Mainz central train stationbus FlixBus N1151
24h 10m
€77–112

Bilbao to Mainz by bus, foot, and train

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14h 40mAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,190.9 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Mainz central train station via Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 21h 45m.

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