The average train between Aachen and Bilbao takes 20h 20m and the fastest train takes 13h 2m. 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 9:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 20h 20m. 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 station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.
Aachen to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Aachen and Bilbao is 1,077.5 km. The road distance is 1,361 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 13h 32m.