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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bilbao is to train and bus which costs €65 - €210 and takes 21h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €70 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 39m.

How far is it from Essen to Bilbao?

The distance between Essen and Bilbao is 1196 km. The road distance is 1419.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Paris which takes 13h 30m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Essen to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bilbao bus from?

Essen to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Bus or fly from Essen to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Essen to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €70 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €170 and takes 25h 39m.

Where does the Essen to Bilbao bus arrive?

Essen to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bilbao is 1419 km. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Essen to Bilbao.

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1665+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Bilbao by plane, train, bus, 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 from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane DUS - BIO
5h 16m
€71–267
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 39m
€70–208
Train, bus via Paris
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
13h 30m
€141–533
Drive 1,419.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bilbaocar 1,419.1 km
13h 37m
€216–312
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FRA - BIO
6h 36m
€119–332
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AMS - BIO
7h 47m
€109–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Vitoria-Gasteizbus FlixBus N1153
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodalbus A/3714 / ...
25h 39m
€122–169

Essen to Bilbao by train, subway, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

13h 30mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,195.7 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

Eurowings, Air France, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Bilbao Intermodal via Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 25h 39m.

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