Trains tickets from Cologne to Bilbao

Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Bilbao.

Bus
Average Price$74 - $248Average Duration23h 35m
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$105 - $105Average Duration14h
48kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Bilbao

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 14 hours and with fares starting at just $105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
14hAverage Duration
$105Cheapest ticket
48kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cologne - Bilbao

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cologne to Bilbao is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Bilbao, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Cologne and Bilbao, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Cologne to Bilbao.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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