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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Bilbao is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 23h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

How far is it from Mainz to Bilbao?

The distance between Mainz and Bilbao is 1191 km. The road distance is 1383.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h and costs €250 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Mainz to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bilbao bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Mainz to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Mainz to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €95 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €40 - €210 and takes 20h 55m.

Where does the Mainz to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Bilbao is 1384 km. It takes approximately 13h 50m to drive from Mainz to Bilbao.

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

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Mainz to Bilbao - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Mainz 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 Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FRA - BIO
5h 2m
€98–285
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Bilbao Intermodalbus
20h 55m
€42–207
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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 Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
17h
€257–424
Drive 1,383.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Bilbaocar 1,383.7 km
13h 50m
€217–313
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane STR - BIO
6h 41m
€118–308
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane DUS - BIO
6h 55m
€108–353
Fly Frankfurt to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane FRA - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbaobus
7h 44m
€126–399
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus N1306 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
23h 5m
€82–130

Mainz to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

8Weekly Services

17hAverage Duration

€257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,190.5 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

Lufthansa and Air France fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Bilbao Intermodal via Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 20h 55m.

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