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 €110 - €200 and takes 25h 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 4h 55m and costs €90 - €240.

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 via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.

How far is it from Mainz to Bilbao?

The distance between Mainz and Bilbao is 1190 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 bus and train which takes 16h 16m and costs €160 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 4h 55m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 25h 5m.

Where does the Mainz to Bilbao bus arrive?

Mainz to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux 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?

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

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1012+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Mainz to Bilbao by plane, bus, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FRA - BIO
4h 55m
€94–240
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N90 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
16h 16m
€164–378
Bus, train via Pont-à-Mousson
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Metzbus N90 / ...
2. Take the train from Lorraine Tgv to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
17h 32m
€271–431
Drive 1,383.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Bilbaocar 1,383.7 km
13h 50m
€215–310
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Strasbourgbus
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
18h 31m
€262–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1151
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1193A / ...
25h 5m
€113–193
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz-Kastel to Koblenz Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the night train from Koblenz Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
26h 49m
€129–309

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

19Weekly Services

16h 16mAverage Duration

€164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,189.8 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and Luxair fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Bilbao via Bordeaux in around 25h 5m.

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