How to get from Frankfurt to Bilbao
- 1644 km as the crow flies
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Bilbao. The most useful door-to-door route takes 24h 35m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1644 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1644 km
Frankfurt to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt → Nîmesbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·14h 05m - 2Nîmes → Bilbaobus
FlixBus·10h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Frankfurt to Bilbao
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€56Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 22h 05m€66Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Aug 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Bilbao works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Frankfurt to Nîmes, about 14h 5m. Transfer in Nîmes and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bilbao (10h). In total it's roughly €95 over 24h 35m, 1 transfer.
Frankfurt to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Bilbao?
The most useful route takes about 24h 35m by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Frankfurt to Bilbao?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Bilbao from Frankfurt?
About 1644 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Bilbao cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €95. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Bilbao?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026