The average train between Antwerp and Bilbao takes 16h 28m and the fastest train takes 10h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Antwerp 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 4 times a day between Antwerp and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 9:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Antwerp is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 16h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Paris Nord station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.
Antwerp to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Anvers-Central station.
Antwerp to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Antwerp and Bilbao is 1042.3 km. The road distance is 1235 km.
You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 11h 57m.