How to travel from Hamburg to Bilbao

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Compare bus and flight for Hamburg to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €108 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €108, while a flight costs an average of €155.

Distance: 924 miles (1488 km)

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€155

Average price

€108

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€408

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5h 10m

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3h 10m

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26h 45m

Average total duration

26h 15m

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18h 22m

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4.5 - 8.9kg

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1.5 - 3.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of €108.

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

A bus is €47 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Bilbao costing on average €155.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 26h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hamburg and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Bilbao among Omio's users.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 15h 12m sooner (3h 10m by flight vs 18h 22m by car) and save roughly €253 compared to fuel and tolls (€155 vs €408). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Hamburg to Bilbao

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM29h40
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    7:10 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    811One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM29h40
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    7:10 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    811One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL1758 · KL1529
    6:35 PM4h10
    Hamburg Airport
    10:45 PMBilbao Airport
    4151One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:25 AM31h00
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    11:25 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    841One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:39 PM36h46
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:25 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    841One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 AM31h35
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    3:05 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    881One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1823 · VY1422
    9:50 PM12h25
    Hamburg Airport
    10:15 AMBilbao Airport
    1761One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1823 · VY1434
    9:50 PM14h55
    Hamburg Airport
    12:45 PMBilbao Airport
    1761One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1823 · VY1420
    9:50 PM10h25
    Hamburg Airport
    8:15 AMBilbao Airport
    1851One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Bilbao.

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There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of €108.

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

A bus is €47 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Bilbao costing on average €155.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 26h 45m.

The distance from Hamburg to Bilbao is approximately 924 miles (1488 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Bilbao is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Bilbao:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg 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, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Bilbao by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Bilbao:
  • 0 direct flights per day with GetJet Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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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