How much does a train ticket from Essen to Bilbao cost?

The average train ticket price from Essen to Bilbao is $126. The best way to find train tickets from Essen to Bilbao is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Essen to Bilbao?

A train trip between Essen and Bilbao is around 1d 2h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 1h. This is the time it takes to travel the 730 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Essen and Bilbao?

The number of trains from Essen to Bilbao can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Bilbao by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Bilbao?

Trains traveling between Essen and Bilbao leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Estación Autobuses.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bilbao?

Once in Bilbao, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Climbing Pagasarri and Ganekogorta, Artxanda Viewpoint, Gaztelugatxe (Bermeo), Museum of Religious Art , Plentzia.

Trains from Essen to Bilbao | FlixBus

Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Bilbao.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$80 - $246	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest
Train	Average Price$93 - $224	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 the good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 1 day, 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d Average Duration

$80Cheapest ticket

29kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Bilbao: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$126

Average train trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure12:50pm

Distance731 miles (1178 km)

Latest train departure2:03pm

Train Companies

FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Train and bus companies in ES:RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, WESTbahn, TGV inOui, Slovak Rail, Eurostar

Essen to Bilbao Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Bilbao?

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

Stops in Bilbao

A - Estación Autobuses

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Essen and Bilbao is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Bilbao.

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 Essen and Bilbao, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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

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

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d	Avg Price$132	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$126	Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Essen and Bilbao is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $126 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $93. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Bilbao, choose the train, as it will take you from Essen to Bilbao in about 1d - that's the fastest way to get there!

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