How to travel from Mannheim to Bilbao

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Compare bus and flight for Mannheim to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $147 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $147, while a flight costs an average of $473.

Distance: 692 miles (1114 km)

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$147

Average price

Cheapest

$473

Average price

$459

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

21h 9m

Average total duration

20h 39m

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30m

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5h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 31m

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2h 0m

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14h 25m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.1 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

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3.3 - 6.7kg

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KLM

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

The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $147 (€121).

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

A bus is $326 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Bilbao costing on average $473 (€390).

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 31m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Mannheim and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Mannheim 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 10h 54m sooner (3h 31m by flight vs 14h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $473 (€390) compared to roughly $459 (€379) 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 Mannheim to Bilbao

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

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    12:30 PM21h30
    Mannheim
    10:00 AMBilbao
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    12:30 PM21h30
    Mannheim
    10:00 AMBilbao
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    12:30 PM21h30
    Mannheim
    10:00 AMBilbao
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mannheim 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 Mannheim to Bilbao.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Mannheim and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $147 (€121).

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

A bus is $326 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Bilbao costing on average $473 (€390).

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 31m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 9m.

The distance from Mannheim to Bilbao is approximately 692 miles (1114 km).
The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Bilbao is:
  • Around 63 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim 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 Mannheim to Bilbao:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mannheim to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Bilbao by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bilbao by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Mannheim to Bilbao:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Mannheim 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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