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Bilbao to Cologne

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Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$341.76

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$215.18

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$506.31

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,139.20
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$594.92

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$443.02

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$531.63
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$569.60
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$582.26
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$405.05

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$556.94

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$316.44
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$60.76–$265.81

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$582.26

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.33–$9.49

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels-North
Ave. Duration:
18h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
22h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$25.32
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
18h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$139.24
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72

Autobuses La Union

Phone:
+34 94 476 50 07
Website:
autobuseslaunion.com/en
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.96–$8.86

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$139.24
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$240.50
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$101.26
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.89–$253.16
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$69.62

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$39.24–$101.26
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$59.49
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$43.04

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$189.87
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$94.93

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$32.91
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$62.02
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$60.76
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$53.16

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Luxembourg to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.71

Euskotren

Phone:
+34 944 333 333
Website:
euskotren.eus/eu
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Cologne is to fly which costs $41.30 - $217.39 and takes 6h 49m.

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

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

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Cologne?

The distance between Bilbao and Cologne is 1209 km. The road distance is 1396.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Cologne without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 12h 11m and costs $217.39 - $532.61 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Cologne train from?

Bilbao to Cologne train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Cologne is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $41.30 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $239.13 - $532.61 and takes 16h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $206.52 and takes 25h 3m.

Where does the Bilbao to Cologne train arrive?

Bilbao to Cologne train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Cologne is 1397 km. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Bilbao to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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