How long is the bus trip from Essen to Bilbao?

The bus ride from Essen to Bilbao takes 1d, on average. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 23h 15m.

How far is Essen from Bilbao?

The distance between Essen and Bilbao is around 1178 km (730 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Bilbao?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen, and end it at Estación Autobuses, in Bilbao.

What is the cheapest way to go from Essen to Bilbao?

Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Essen to Bilbao. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$69, making this your best choice for this trip.

How much does it cost to take the bus from Essen to Bilbao?

Taking the bus from Essen to Bilbao costs on average US$123.

Can I take an overnight bus from Essen to Bilbao?

Yes! Catch buses leaving from Essen until 10:15pm and reaching Bilbao on the following day.

Essen to Bilbao Bus Tickets

Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Bilbao

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$69 - US$153	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest
Train	Average PriceUS$117 - US$144	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Essen to Bilbao

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d Average Duration

US$69Cheapest ticket

29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Bilbao: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$123

Average Bus Trip Duration1d

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure6:50am

Distance1178 km

Latest bus departure10:15pm

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FlixBus

3.5/58,911 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/510,297 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.5

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Infobus, RegioJet, Ecolines

Essen to Bilbao Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Essen and Bilbao?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Bilbao

A - Estación Autobuses

B - Abaro Estrata

C - Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea

D - Buenos Aires Kalea, 2

E - Hotel Carlton

F - Bilbao-Abando Geltokia

Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Bilbao

How long is the bus trip from Essen to Bilbao?
The bus ride from Essen to Bilbao takes 1d, on average. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 23h 15m.
How far is Essen from Bilbao?
The distance between Essen and Bilbao is around 1178 km (730 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Bilbao?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen, and end it at Estación Autobuses, in Bilbao.
What is the cheapest way to go from Essen to Bilbao?
Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Essen to Bilbao. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$69, making this your best choice for this trip.
How much does it cost to take the bus from Essen to Bilbao?
Taking the bus from Essen to Bilbao costs on average US$123.
Can I take an overnight bus from Essen to Bilbao?
Yes! Catch buses leaving from Essen until 10:15pm and reaching Bilbao on the following day.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Essen to Bilbao but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Essen to Bilbao, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Bilbao will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Essen to Bilbao while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Bilbao?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time1d	Avg PriceUS$123	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1d 2h	Avg PriceUS$126	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

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