Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Munich to Bilbao by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Munich and Bilbao is 22 days 19h. Ships depart from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrive at Bilbao (ESBIO) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Munich and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrive into Bilbao (ESBIO) around 22 days 19h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Munich to Bilbao by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Munich to Bilbao takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Munich Airport (MUC) and arrive at Bilbao Airport (BIO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Munich and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Munich Airport (MUC) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa, Eurowings and Brussels Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2h 15m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Munich and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Munich and Bilbao. Cargo flights depart from Munich Airport (MUC) and arrive at Vitoria Airport (VIT) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 9h 10m. Star Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Munich to Bilbao by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 9h to send cargo via road from Munich and Bilbao. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Munich to Bilbao by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Munich and Bilbao by cargo ship is 2,453 Nautical Miles (4,544 Kilometres / 2,823 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hamburg (DEHAM) and Bilbao (ESBIO).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Munich to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Munich and Bilbao by road is 1,249 Kilometres (776 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 9h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Munich to Bilbao by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Munich and Bilbao by air is around 1,268 Kilometres (788 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Munich Airport (MUC) and Bilbao Airport (BIO).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Munich to Bilbao by sea?

Accepted Answer

579kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Munich to Bilbao. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Munich to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

94kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Munich to Bilbao. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Eurowings	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Brussels Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Star AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Vueling	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+3 others
Iberia	2-4 times a day	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
HLX → SCUK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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