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 - €150 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 14m and costs €100 - €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 via Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.

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 train and bus which takes 14h 52m and costs €130 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m 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.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bilbao train from?

Mainz to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Mainz to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 23h 5m, you could also train, which costs €180 - €430 and takes 18h 2m.

Where does the Mainz to Bilbao bus arrive?

Mainz to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

Where does the Mainz to Bilbao train arrive?

Mainz to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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, car, or train (TGV)

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Fly Frankfurt to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FRA - BIO
5h 14m
€103–285
Bus
cheapest
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
€82–142
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbaobus
14h 52m
€139–474
Drive 1,383.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Bilbaocar 1,383.7 km
13h 50m
€217–313
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
7h 11m
€104–343
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 24m
€144–397
Train
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 train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
18h 2m
€180–430
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1151
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1093 / ...
24h 50m
€122–170

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

21Weekly Services

14h 52mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,190 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

Lufthansa flies from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Bilbao via Luxembourg in around 23h 5m.

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