How to travel from Munich to Bilbao

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Compare bus and flight for Munich to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $90.

Distance: 774 miles (1247 km)

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$231

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$116

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6h 16m

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3h 16m

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25h 26m

Average total duration

24h 56m

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from Munich to Bilbao

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

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

BlaBlaCar Bus30489 · 95927
08:45AM26h15
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
11:00AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
$801One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus30489 · 95927
08:45AM26h15
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
11:00AMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses
$801One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:20AM25h05
München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
06:25AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$1291One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:20AM25h40
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
08:00AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$1261One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:00PM27h25
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
11:25PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$1231One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:30AM32h35
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
03:05PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$1241One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Bilbao.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Munich and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $47 (€37).

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

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Bilbao costing on average $90 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 25m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 25h 5m.

The distance from Munich to Bilbao is approximately 774 miles (1247 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Bilbao is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich 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 Munich to Bilbao:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Bilbao by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Iberia, Eurowings , Air Baltic, Air France, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Air Nostrum , KLM Cityhopper to go to Bilbao by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Munich to Bilbao:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Munich 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.
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