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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bilbao to Cologne
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
21 h 40 m
Average duration
22 h 50 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
1132 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bilbao to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Cologne will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £52.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bilbao for Cologne every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1132 km distance in an average of 22 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 23 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bilbao to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £48. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 22h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, and a train costs an average of £327.
Distance: 1132 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£82 Average Price Cheapest | £327 Average Price |
22h 31m Average total duration Fastest 22h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 19m Average total duration 23h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bilbao to Cologne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Cologne coaches for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 15:55 Bilbao | 23h45 | 15:40 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:10 Bilbao | 23h55 | 21:05 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:20 Bilbao | 23h45 | 21:05 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 19 November | |||||
| 06:00 Bilbao | 22h25 | 04:25 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:15 Bilbao | 22h25 | 12:40 Cologne | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Cologne
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Buses from Bilbao to Cologne run on average 4 times per day, taking around 22h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £48 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 1132 km distance in 21h 40m.
Distance 1132 km |
Average bus duration 22h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 21h 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Bilbao to CologneYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Cologne with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £48. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bilbao to Cologne coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Cologne by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bilbao and Cologne
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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