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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Bilbao is to bus which costs €65 - €220 and takes 29h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs €75 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Bilbao via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 20m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Bilbao?

The distance between Leipzig and Bilbao is 1481 km. The road distance is 1796.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Bordeaux which takes 19h 24m and costs €210 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Leipzig to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Bilbao bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Leipzig to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bilbao is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs €90 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €220 and takes 29h 20m.

Where does the Leipzig to Bilbao bus arrive?

Leipzig to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Bilbao is 1797 km. It takes approximately 17h 15m to drive from Leipzig to Bilbao.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1648+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Leipzig to Bilbao by plane, train, bus, car, or night train

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 Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)LEJ - BIO
8h 27m
€93–323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N367 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to BilbaoFlixBus N1093 / ...
29h 20m
€67–217
Train, bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to HendayeTer
4. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodal
19h 24m
€215–553
Drive 1,796.8 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Bilbao1,796.8 km
17h 15m
€279–403
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BER - BIO
6h 58m
€77–292
Train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)DRS - BIO
9h 8m
€145–379
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)FRA - BIO
8h 18m
€136–353
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to Singen(Hohentwiel)Nj
2. Take the bus from Konstanz - Europabrücke bus station to BilbaoBlaBlaCar Bus
31h 58m
€139–389
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zürich HBEc
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to BilbaoFlixBus N1156
32h 9m
€346–582

Leipzig to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

19h 24mAverage Duration

€215Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,480.5 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

Lufthansa, Eurowings, and Vueling Airlines fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Bilbao via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris in around 29h 20m.

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