How to travel from Düsseldorf to Bilbao

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Compare bus and flight for Düsseldorf to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł566 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł566, while a flight costs an average of zł2047.

Distance: 712 miles (1147 km)

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zł2047

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zł1608

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5h 29m

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3h 29m

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21h 56m

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21h 26m

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15h 14m

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of zł566.

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

A bus is zł1481 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Bilbao costing on average zł2047.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 29m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Bilbao among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 45m sooner (3h 29m by flight vs 15h 14m by car). Tickets start at around zł2047 compared to roughly zł1608 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Düsseldorf to Bilbao

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:10 AM24h15
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    11:25 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    zł4251One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:10 AM24h15
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    11:25 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    zł4251One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9518
    1:05 PM2h05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    3:10 PMBilbao Airport
    zł16601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:41 AM30h24
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    3:05 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    zł4271One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:20 PM22h45
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    3:05 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    zł4301One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:55 AM22h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    6:25 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    zł5281One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1007 · AF1476
    7:25 PM14h25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:50 AMBilbao Airport
    zł9971One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1897 · VY1436
    9:45 AM13h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:00 PMBilbao Airport
    zł11631One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1895 · VY1436
    3:05 PM7h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:00 PMBilbao Airport
    zł12051One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Bilbao

Travel to Bilbao 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 Düsseldorf to Bilbao.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of zł566.

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

A bus is zł1481 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Bilbao costing on average zł2047.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 29m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 56m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Bilbao is approximately 712 miles (1147 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Bilbao is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Bilbao:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Avion Express Malta, KLM, Air Baltic, Iberia, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, GetJet Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Bilbao by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Bilbao by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Bilbao:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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.

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