How to travel from Bilbao to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bilbao to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 2.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €47.

Distance: 725 miles (1168 km)

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€209

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€91

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6h 11m

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3h 11m

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20h 37m

Average total duration

20h 7m

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3.5 - 7.0kg

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1.2 - 2.9kg

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from Bilbao to Amsterdam

How to get from Bilbao to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bilbao to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus95920 · 1603
08:00AM22h40
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
06:40AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$591One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus95920 · 1603
08:00AM22h40
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
06:40AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$591One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1526
05:20PM2h15
Bilbao Airport
07:35PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$8181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:45PM21h05
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
04:50PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$941One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:45PM21h30
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
05:15PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$941One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:35PM23h10
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
01:45PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$1051One-way
1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04186+Air FranceAF1801 · AF1240
06:53AM25h42
Bilbao-Abando
08:35AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3101One-way
2 transfers
LufthansaLH1829+Lufthansa CitylineLH2302
06:50PM15h15
Bilbao Airport
10:05AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$3691One-way
1 transfer
Edelweiss AirLX8227+SWISSLX728
08:00AM6h25
Bilbao Airport
02:25PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
$4141One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bilbao to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Amsterdam.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Bilbao to Amsterdam: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel between Bilbao and Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $49 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Amsterdam:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Amsterdam costing on average $51 (€46).

A bus is $396 (€357) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Amsterdam costing on average $444 (€401).

The fastest way from Bilbao to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Amsterdam that take longer:

Getting to Amsterdam by bus takes 19 h 55 min on average.

Train takes 21 h 52 min on average.

The Bilbao to Amsterdam distance is around 724 miles (1167 km).

The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Amsterdam is:

  • 10 buses per day.
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Bilbao to Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bilbao to Amsterdam:

  • Most travelers take a flight from Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The following travel companies offer services from Bilbao to Amsterdam:

  • BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus can get you to Amsterdam by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Bilbao to Amsterdam for $49 (€44) on Omio.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air Europa, Edelweiss Air or Iberia for flights to Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Air Europa Bilbao to Amsterdam tickets on Omio for $51 (€46).
  • Euskotren can get you to Amsterdam by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Euskotren from Bilbao to Amsterdam for $444 (€401) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bilbao to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:

  • 3 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, KLM Cityhopper or Iberia.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Bilbao to Amsterdam.

Your trip from Bilbao to Amsterdam doesn't have to end in Amsterdam. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona. If you’d like to add Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London or Barcelona to your Bilbao to Amsterdam tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Amsterdam today!
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