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Seven ways to Travel from Leuven to Bilbao

Composite routes from Leuven to Bilbao

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Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.80–$341.11
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$88.43–$379.01

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.50–$821.18

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$214.77–$758.01

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.02–$442.17

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.34–$404.27

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.48–$416.91

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
18h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.70–$164.24

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.42–$24.00
Bus from Charleroi - Sud to Reims
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.95–$27.79
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$75.80–$113.70

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.17–$138.97

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$138.97–$240.04
Train from Massy Tgv to Hendaye
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$138.97–$240.04

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$39.16–$101.07
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.48–$53.06

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.43–$189.50
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.06–$113.70

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.84–$12.63
Train from Louvain to Charleroi-Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.48–$13.90

Euskotren

Phone:
+34 944 333 333
Website:
euskotren.eus/eu
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.32–$8.84

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Bilbao is to train and bus which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 21h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $65.22 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Massy Tgv, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

How far is it from Leuven to Bilbao?

The distance between Leuven and Bilbao is 1043 km. The road distance is 1244.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Paris which takes 10h 58m and costs $173.91 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Leuven to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Bilbao train from?

Leuven to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Leuven to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $65.22 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $152.17 and takes 19h 25m, you could also train, which costs $163.04 - $402.17 and takes 13h 1m.

Where does the Leuven to Bilbao train arrive?

Leuven to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Bilbao is 1244 km. It takes approximately 11h 35m to drive from Leuven to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1582+ hotels available in Bilbao. Prices start at $51.90 per night.
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