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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Bilbao is to fly which costs €65 - €230 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja and Padova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 28m.

How far is it from Vienna to Bilbao?

The distance between Vienna and Bilbao is 1631 km. The road distance is 1909.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 57m and costs €310 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Vienna to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Bilbao bus from?

Vienna to Bilbao bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Bilbao train from?

Vienna to Bilbao train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Vienna to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €380 - €750 and takes 27h 28m, you could also bus via Padova, which costs €250 - €1800 and takes 31h 39m.

Where does the Vienna to Bilbao bus arrive?

Vienna to Bilbao bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja station.

Where does the Vienna to Bilbao train arrive?

Vienna to Bilbao train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Bilbao is 1909 km. It takes approximately 19h 40m to drive from Vienna to Bilbao.

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to Bilbao?

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1799+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Bilbao by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe), 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 to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane VIE - BIO
5h 40m
€65–228
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train 968 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bilbaobus
25h 57m
€315–613
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train 968 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
27h 28m
€382–740
Drive 1,909.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Bilbaocar 1,909.5 km
19h 40m
€310–448
Fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane VIE - VIT
2. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Boluetabus
9h 15m
€85–330
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Wien Hbf to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
2. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Padovabus
3. Take the bus from Padova to Bilbao Intermodalbus
31h 39m
€250–1,743
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Padovanighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Padova to Bilbao Intermodalbus
36h 57m
€158–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Maribor bus stationbus 885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maribor bus station to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus
41h 25m
€173–302

Vienna to Bilbao by train and bus

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25h 57mAverage Duration

€315Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,630.7 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Bilbao, Spain?

Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bilbao-Abando via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 27h 28m.

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