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ITHamburg to Bilbao Train & Bus Tickets
From Hamburg (Germany) to Bilbao (Spain) · about 1486 km
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Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Hamburg to Bilbao, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €76.97 for travel on 1 Dec 2026 (seen 21 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 29 h 28 min (11 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 21 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Hamburg to Bilbao: what to expect
Hamburg and Bilbao are about 1486 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Germany to Spain. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 1486 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Hamburg–Bilbao tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €77.47, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Bilbao
- Bilbao's metro network was designed by the architect Norman Foster. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Bilbao's Zubizuri footbridge is the work of architect Santiago Calatrava. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Bilbao was founded at the very end of the 13th century, and its urban renewal was kick-started by the Guggenheim Museum. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Hamburg to Bilbao
How long does the journey from Hamburg to Bilbao take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 29 h 28 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 21 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Hamburg to Bilbao?
The lowest fare seen recently is €76.97 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 1 Dec 2026 (seen 21 Oct 2026). Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €77.47). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Hamburg to Bilbao?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.