How to travel from Cologne to Bilbao

There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of €84.

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

A bus is €181 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Bilbao costing on average €265.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 34m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 42m.

The distance from Cologne to Bilbao is approximately 703 miles (1132 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Bilbao is:

• Around 7 buses per day.
• Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Bilbao as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Bilbao:

• Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bilbao by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Malta Air, Ryanair, Iberia, Edelweiss Air to go to Bilbao by flight.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Bilbao often also extend their vacation to go to Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Pamplona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bilbao and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Bilbao to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Bilbao, you can enjoy panoramic views from Mount Artxanda, accessible by funicular, and explore the vibrant La Ribera Market with its fresh produce and local delicacies. A walk along the Nervión River offers beautiful cityscape views, while enjoying pintxos in local bars provides a taste of Basque culture. Discover the Azkuna Zentroa, a cultural center in a former wine warehouse. Don't miss the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao with its innovative architecture, the historic Casco Viejo, the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, the Gothic Santiago Cathedral, and the striking Zubizuri Bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava.

A visit to Bilbao is typically well-suited for a 2 to 3-day itinerary, allowing time to explore the Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, and enjoy the local cuisine.