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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim Pergamon presentation with the Yadegar Asisi panorama while the main museum is partly closed; one of Museum Island's signature experiences.
Cheapest price
$150
Average price
$176
Fastest journey
1 d 4 h 40 m
Average duration
1 d 7 h 24 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
1589 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Berlin will cost around $176 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $150.
It's difficult to get from Bilbao to Berlin without transferring at least once.
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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $85. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 4.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 987 miles (1589 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$144 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price | $398 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 20m Average total duration 27h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.8 - 9.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Berlin:
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Berlin costing on average $220 (€178).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 50m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 03:53PM | Duration 35h23 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 38h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 39h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 32h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 36h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:53PM | Duration 26h08 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 33h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 34h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 33h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Berlin buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 32h50 | 11:25 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 33h15 | 11:50 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:35 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 30h45 | 9:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 35h15 | 1:50 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 36h50 | 3:25 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:35 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 30h35 | 9:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:35 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 30h59 | 9:34 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 33h25 | 5:30 AM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 31h25 | 3:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 34h50 | 6:55 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 31h05 | 3:10 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:20 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 33h00 | 1:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 38h40 | 7:00 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 28h40 | 9:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:20 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 32h50 | 1:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 34h50 | 3:10 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:20 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 33h11 | 1:31 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 4:20 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 35h40 | 4:00 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 40h20 | 8:50 PM Berlin, Ostbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 4:30 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 37h36 | 6:06 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:30 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 35h23 | 3:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:30 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 35h30 | 4:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 38h00 | 8:50 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 39h55 | 12:45 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 39h00 | 1:50 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 38h20 | 1:10 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 40h35 | 3:25 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Bilbao to Berlin run on average 22 times per day, taking around 27h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $85 (€69) but you can travel from only $76 (€62) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 987 miles (1589 km) distance in 26h 5m.
Distance 987 miles (1589 km) |
Average bus duration 27h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€69) |
Buses per day 22 |
Fastest bus 26h 5m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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Interim Pergamon presentation with the Yadegar Asisi panorama while the main museum is partly closed; one of Museum Island's signature experiences.
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