How to get from Munich to Bilbao
- 1249 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 4h 35m
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Bilbao. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 4h 35m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1249 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €97, on Fri, Sep 25.
This fare comes from a search on September 24, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1249 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €105Checked Sep 30 | 4h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €73Omio catalogue, Sep 21 | 30h 20m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€105Checked Sep 304h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€73Omio catalogue, Sep 2130h 20m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Munich 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.
- 1Munich Airport → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·2h 20m - 2Barcelona El Prat → Bilbao AirportflightVueling·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Munich to Bilbao
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€91November 2026
€54Departure 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· 24h 45m€73Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 21
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingMunich Airport-Barcelona El Prat, Barcelona El Prat-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusMunich-ValenceBook →
FlixBusValence-BilbaoBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Bilbao works
Start with a Vueling flight from Munich to Barcelona, about 2h 20m. Transfer in Barcelona and continue by VY flight on to Bilbao (1h 15m). In total it's roughly €128 over 4h 35m, 1 transfer.
Munich to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Bilbao?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 4h 35m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Bilbao from Munich?
About 1249 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Munich to Bilbao cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €128. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Munich to Bilbao?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 4h 35m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Munich to Bilbao?
About 4h 35m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Munich and Bilbao?
Munich is MUC and Bilbao is BIO, so this route is usually written MUC to BIO.
Which operators run Munich to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich 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: Vueling
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 24 Sep 2026