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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Bilbao is to bus and train which costs €100 - €150 and takes 34h 22m.

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 36m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Vienna - Bus Station and arriving at Bilbao via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 11m.

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 Hbf and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 51m.

How far is it from Vienna to Bilbao?

The distance between Vienna and Bilbao is 1631 km. The road distance is 1909.6 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 which takes 27h 51m and costs €290 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Vienna - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Bilbao train from?

Vienna to Bilbao train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Vienna to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €290 - €480 and takes 27h 51m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 29h 11m.

Where does the Vienna to Bilbao bus arrive?

Vienna to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Vienna to Bilbao train arrive?

Vienna to Bilbao train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Bilbao is 1910 km. It takes approximately 19h 43m to drive from Vienna to Bilbao.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Bilbao by plane, train (Renfe), bus, car, train, or car 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
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1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane VIE - BIO
5h 36m
€70–228
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville 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 51m
€290–474
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1093 / ...
29h 11m
€100–275
Drive 1,909.6 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Bilbaocar 1,909.6 km
19h 43m
€310–447
Train via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
4. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
5. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
6. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
28h 22m
€223–649
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
30h 51m
€205–304
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna Central Train Station S+U Waldmanngründe to Ljubljana Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to San Sebastian Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
34h 22m
€105–142
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Bilbaocar
19h 37m
€373–539

Vienna to Bilbao by train

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27h 51mAverage Duration

€290Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,630.6 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and Edelweiss Air fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Bilbao-Abando via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 27h 51m.

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