How to Travel from

Bilbao to Leiden

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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How to Get from Bilbao to Leiden

Plane

2 h 3 min

Select a Ticket

Car

13 h 13 min

from $76

Rideshare

13 h 13 min

from $18.15

Cheapest

By car (1 392 km)

13 h 13 min

1392 km.

from $76

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

13 h 13 min

1392 km.

from $18.16

Bus, Train (Bus)

12 h 14 min

1131 km.

from $339.67

Bus, Train (Bus)

17 h 57 min

1131 km.

from $175.77

Bus, Plane

6 h 28 min

1131 km.

from $155.98

Train

14 h 16 min

1131 km.

from $469.43

Bus

23 h 31 min

1132 km.

from $200.37

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:

vueling.com/

Plane from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam

Ave. Duration:

2h 20m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$88.60–$379.73

Plane from Bilbao Airport to Brussels

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Estimated price:

$75.95–$341.76

KLM

Website:

klm.com

Plane from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam

Ave. Duration:

2h 13m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$189.87–$822.76

Air France

Website:

airfrance.com

Plane from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam

Ave. Duration:

4h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$215.18–$759.47

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 Brussels

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$126.58–$405.05

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

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 Brussels-North train station to The

Ave. Duration:

3h 25m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$17.72–$26.58

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:

+33 18 57 62 228

Website:

blablacar.co.uk/

Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$16.46–$25.32

Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris

Ave. Duration:

13h 5m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$69.62–$101.26

Train operators

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 Massy

Ave. Duration:

4h 36m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$139.24–$240.50

NS

Phone:

+31 30 751 5155

Website:

ns.nl/

Train from Paris-Nord to Rotterdam

Ave. Duration:

2h 37m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$54.43–$139.24

Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam

Ave. Duration:

44 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$15.19–$39.24

Eurostar

Phone:

+44 343 218 6186

Website:

eurostar.com/rw-en

Train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam

Ave. Duration:

2h 40m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$120.25–$240.50

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:

+32 70 79 79 79

Website:

belgiantrain.be/en

Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam

Ave. Duration:

43 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.02–$17.72

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

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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Leiden is to bus which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 23h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $76.09 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Brussels-North train station and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Leiden?

The distance between Bilbao and Leiden is 1192 km. The road distance is 1392.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Leiden without a car is to bus and train via Saint-Jean-de-Luz which takes 12h 14m and costs $239.13 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Bilbao to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Leiden bus from?

Bilbao to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Leiden train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Leiden?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Leiden is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $76.09 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $239.13 - $456.52 and takes 14h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 23h 31m.

Where does the Bilbao to Leiden bus arrive?

Bilbao to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Bilbao to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Leiden is 1393 km. It takes approximately 13h 10m to drive from Bilbao to Leiden.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Leiden. Prices start at $70.37 per night.

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Keukenhof

Keukenhof (Dutch pronunciation: ; lit. 'Kitchen garden'), also known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world's largest flower gardens, situated in the municipality of Lisse, in the Netherlands. According to the official website, Keukenhof Park covers an area of 32 hectares (79 acres) and approximately 7 million flower bulbs are planted in the gardens annually. While it is widely known for its tulips, Keukenhof also features numerous other flowers, including hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, roses, carnations and irises.

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

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Hortus Botanicus Leiden

The Hortus botanicus of Leiden is the oldest botanical garden of the Netherlands, and one of the oldest in the world. It is located in the southwestern part of the historical centre of the city, between the Academy building and the old Leiden Observatory building.

Leiden

Leiden is a city and municipality in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. The municipality of Leiden has a population of 127,046 (31 January 2023), but the city forms one densely connected agglomeration with its suburbs Oegstgeest, Leiderdorp, Voorschoten and Zoeterwoude with 215,602 inhabitants. The Netherlands Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) further includes Katwijk in the agglomeration which makes the total population of the Leiden urban agglomeration 282,207 and in the larger Leiden urban area also Teylingen, Noordwijk, and Noordwijkerhout are included with in total 365,913 inhabitants. Leiden is located on the Oude Rijn, at a distance of some from The Hague to its south and some from Amsterdam to its north. The recreational area of the Kaag Lakes (Kagerplassen) lies just to the northeast of Leiden.

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Eight ways to Travel from Bilbao to Leiden

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

KLM

Air France

Brussels Airlines

Lufthansa

Bus operators

FlixBus

BlaBlaCar Bus

Train operators

TGV inOui

NS

Eurostar

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Euskotren

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Leiden?

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Leiden?

How far is it from Bilbao to Leiden?

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

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Leiden bus from?

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Leiden train from?

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Leiden?

Where does the Bilbao to Leiden bus arrive?

Where does the Bilbao to Leiden train arrive?

Can I drive from Bilbao to Leiden?

Where can I stay near Leiden?