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 - €170 and takes 26h 35m.

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 53m and costs €70 - €280.

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 26h 35m.

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 12m and costs €220 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m 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 6h 57m and costs €120 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €170 and takes 26h 35m.

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 25m 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 1669+ 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)plane LEJ - BIO
6h 57m
€128–333
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N780
2. Take the bus from Paris to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1093 / ...
26h 35m
€65–161
Train, bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
5. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
19h 12m
€227–465
Drive 1,796.8 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Bilbaocar 1,796.8 km
17h 25m
€277–401
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BER - BIO
6h 53m
€74–271
Train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane DRS - BIO
8h 58m
€135–400
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FRA - BIO
8h 18m
€127–341
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1149 / ...
29h 49m
€345–578
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
4. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Bilbaobus
30h 10m
€151–439

Leipzig to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

19h 12mAverage Duration

€227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,480.6 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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 26h 35m.

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