Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main bus
Cheap bus tickets from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main
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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Bus times from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main
Fastest Journey
1d 3 h 10 m
Average
1d 3 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1166 km
It's difficult to get from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main without transferring at least once.
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Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main
 | Distance | 722 miles (1165 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 21 h 55 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $85 (€77) |
 | Direct bus | No |
 | Bus companies | Alsa, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Eurolines Switzerland |
Buses from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main cover the 722 miles (1165 km) long journey taking on average 21 h 55 min with our travel partners like Alsa, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Eurolines Switzerland. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $70 (€63), but the average price of bus tickets is $85 (€77). Travelers depart most frequently from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen (Terminal 1).
Bus companies: Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus from Bilbao to Frankfurt am Main
For as little as $70 (€63) you can travel by bus to Frankfurt am Main from Bilbao with Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
- Average Price: $70
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
- Average Price: $73
Travel Tips: Bus to Frankfurt am Main from Bilbao
Travel between Bilbao, Spain and Frankfurt am Main, Germany by bus is: Unrestricted.
Can I enter Germany from Spain?
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Bilbao?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Frankfurt am Main, Germany?
All travelers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 11/6/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Frankfurt am Main from Bilbao as this information can change.
Return travel from Germany to Spain is: Unrestricted.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Bilbao from Frankfurt am Main?
Entry into Spain is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Spain from Frankfurt am Main?
Requirements for reentering:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Bilbao, Spain?
The government of Spain has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
Last checked on 11/17/22. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your bus to Bilbao from Frankfurt am Main.
Some of the Bilbao bus stations to Frankfurt am Main you can start your journey from include Bilbao, Bilbao, Zorroza and Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses. Similarly, some of the arrival bus stations in Frankfurt am Main include Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen (Terminal 1), Frankfurt am Main, Mannheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Bilbao-Abando and arriving in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen (Terminal 1).
Passengers board their bus most frequently from Bilbao-Abando and travel around 0.4 miles (726 m) from the city center to this bus station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen (Terminal 1) and need to travel approximately 9.2 miles (14.9 km) from the bus station to the city center in Frankfurt am Main.
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