The average train between Aachen and Bilbao takes 15h 23m and the fastest train takes 12h 5m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Aachen to Bilbao. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between Aachen and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 1:19 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 15h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Paris Nord station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.
Aachen to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Aachen and Bilbao is 1077.5 km. The road distance is 1308 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 12h 45m.