Distance | 724 miles (1167 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $1 - $139 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $1 (€1) • 15 h 37 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $14 (€12) • 5 h 40 min | |
Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 724 miles (1167 km) between Amsterdam and Bilbao. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 5 h 40 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $1 (€1). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Amsterdam to Bilbao.
International travel from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Bilbao, Spain is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Spain must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 1/9/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your upcoming trip from Amsterdam to Bilbao.
The current restriction level for returning to Amsterdam, Netherlands from Spain is: Unrestricted.
Reentering Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
All travelers returning to Netherlands must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
The information above was last checked on 1/9/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Amsterdam from Bilbao here.
There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to Bilbao: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Bilbao from Amsterdam is by taking a train with an average price of $1 (€1).
This is compared to other travel options to Bilbao:
Taking a train is usually $138 (€119) less than taking a bus to Bilbao, which costs on average $139 (€120) for the same trip.
Taking a train is usually $13 (€11) less than taking a flight to Bilbao, which costs on average $14 (€12) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Bilbao from Amsterdam is by flight with an average travel time of 5 h 40 min.
Other travel options to Bilbao can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 23 h 25 min of travel time.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 15 h 37 min of travel time.
The Amsterdam to Bilbao distance is around 724 miles (1167 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Bilbao is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Bilbao as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to Bilbao:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Bilbao with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bilbao as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Amsterdam to Bilbao.
When planning your trip from Amsterdam to Bilbao, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Amsterdam to Bilbao online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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