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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bilbao to Dortmund

Composite routes from Bilbao to Dortmund

Cheapest
13 h 42 min
Car
1478 km.
from $81
Fastest
2 h 8 min
Plane
Other
5 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
1202 km.
from $143.48
14 h 5 min
Bus, Train
1202 km.
from $378.80
24 h 40 min
Bus, Train
1202 km.
from $137.02
8 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
1202 km.
from $251.63
19 h 44 min
1200 km.
from $528.48
27 h
1202 km.
from $224.91

Transport providers

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
alsa@alsa.es
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.33–$9.49

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
25h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$215.18

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$25.32
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
18h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$139.24
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72

Autobuses La Union

Phone:
+34 94 476 50 07
Website:
autobuseslaunion.com/en
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.96–$8.86

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$506.31

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,139.20
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$594.92

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$531.63
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$582.26

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$556.94

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$316.44
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$443.02

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.49–$354.42

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$582.26

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$240.50
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$101.26
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$215.18–$341.76

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$82.28
Train from Paris Nord to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$151.89–$316.44

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.91–$36.71
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.50–$45.57
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$82.28
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$82.28

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Luxembourg to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.71

Euskotren

Phone:
+34 944 333 333
Website:
euskotren.eus/eu
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
info@eurobahn.de
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Dortmund?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Dortmund is to bus and train which costs $103.26 - $163.04 and takes 24h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Dortmund?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Dortmund is to fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs $76.09 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Dortmund station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Dortmund central bus station via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 44m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Dortmund?

The distance between Bilbao and Dortmund is 1235 km. The road distance is 1478.3 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Dortmund without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Dortmund without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 14h 5m and costs $260.87 - $510.87 .

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Dortmund?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Bilbao to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Dortmund bus from?

Bilbao to Dortmund bus services, operated by Autobuses La Union, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Dortmund train from?

Bilbao to Dortmund train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Dortmund is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $52.17 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $293.48 - $467.39 and takes 19h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $119.57 - $206.52 and takes 27h.

Where does the Bilbao to Dortmund bus arrive?

Bilbao to Dortmund bus services, operated by Autobuses La Union, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

Where does the Bilbao to Dortmund train arrive?

Bilbao to Dortmund train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Dortmund is 1478 km. It takes approximately 13h 43m to drive from Bilbao to Dortmund.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Dortmund?

Book your Bilbao to Dortmund bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1101+ hotels available in Dortmund. Prices start at $42.41 per night.
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