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How to Travel from

Essen to Bilbao

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Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$559.79

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$508.90

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,145.03
Plane from Frankfurt to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$597.96

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$343.51–$826.97

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$534.35
Plane from Frankfurt to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$585.24

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$318.06

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$585.24

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.23–$9.54

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
24h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.95–$203.56
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.91–$13.99

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:
$16.54–$24.17
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81
Bus from Luxembourg to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
19h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.42–$139.95

Autobuses La Union

Phone:
+34 94 476 50 07
Website:
autobuseslaunion.com/en
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.00–$8.91

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Massy Tgv to St
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.95–$241.73

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.44–$89.06
Train from Koeln Hbf to Paris
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$279.90

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$39.44
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$66.16
Train from Essen Hbf to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.63–$11.45

Süwex

Phone:
0621 8301200
Website:
suewex.de/
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$44.53

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.73

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bilbao is to fly which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $70.65 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 23m.

How far is it from Essen to Bilbao?

The distance between Essen and Bilbao is 1195 km. The road distance is 1444.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Antony which takes 14h 13m and costs $260.87 - $543.48 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Essen to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bilbao bus from?

Essen to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Bus or fly from Essen to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Essen to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $70.65 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $195.65 and takes 25h 23m.

Where does the Essen to Bilbao bus arrive?

Essen to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bilbao is 1445 km. It takes approximately 13h 21m to drive from Essen to Bilbao.

Which airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport Airport to Bilbao Airport Airport?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air France and two other airlines offer flights from Düsseldorf International Airport Airport to Bilbao Airport Airport.

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

Book your Essen to Bilbao bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

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