How to travel from Hanover to Bilbao

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Compare bus and flight for Hanover to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €140 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €140, while a flight costs an average of €580.

Distance: 858 miles (1381 km)

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€140

Average price

Cheapest

€580

Average price

€390

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

26h 28m

Average total duration

25h 58m

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30m

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5h 48m

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3h 48m

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2h 0m

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17h 3m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.4 - 3.5kg

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4.1 - 8.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of €140.

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

A bus is €439 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Bilbao costing on average €580.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 48m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 26h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hanover and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover 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 13h 15m sooner (3h 48m by flight vs 17h 3m by car). Tickets start at around €580 compared to roughly €390 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 Hanover to Bilbao

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:23 PM28h47
    Hanover Hbf
    7:10 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    901One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:23 PM28h47
    Hanover Hbf
    7:10 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    901One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2630 · SN3711
    7:05 AM4h10
    Hamburg Airport
    11:15 AMBilbao Airport
    5281One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:55 AM28h30
    Hanover Central Station
    6:25 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    921One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 AM26h00
    Hanover Central Station
    10:50 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    921One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM34h20
    Hanover Central Station
    10:15 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    931One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1893 · VY1424
    9:00 PM15h30
    Hannover Airport
    12:30 PMBilbao Airport
    1391One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1823 · VY1424
    9:50 PM14h40
    Hamburg Airport
    12:30 PMBilbao Airport
    1461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 71 · ICE 16+KLMKL1820 · KL1529
    7:54 AM14h51
    Hanover Hbf
    10:45 PMBilbao Airport
    1581One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hanover 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 Hanover to Bilbao.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Hanover and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Bilbao is a flight with an average price of €131.

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

A flight is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hanover to Bilbao costing on average €140.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 27m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 26h 28m.

The distance from Hanover to Bilbao is approximately 858 miles (1381 km).
The average frequency per day from Hanover to Bilbao is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover 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 Hanover to Bilbao:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hanover to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bilbao by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Bilbao by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Hanover 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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