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Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Bilbao.

Bus
Average Price$160 - $244Average Duration1d 1h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Train
Average Price$117 - $144Average Duration1d 2h
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Essen to Bilbao

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
$117Cheapest ticket
28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Bilbao: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$205
Average bus trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure3:00am
Distance731 miles (1178 km)
Latest bus departure10:15pm

Essen to Bilbao Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Bilbao was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of $83

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Bilbao, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $83 to $83 for a bus ticket from Essen to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-07-28.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Essen to Bilbao but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Essen to Bilbao, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Bilbao will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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