The average train between Antwerp and Bilbao takes 17h 4m and the fastest train takes 11h 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 3 times a day between Antwerp and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Antwerp is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 17h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Antwerp to Bilbao? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Antwerp station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.
Antwerp to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Anvers-Central station.
Antwerp to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Antwerp and Bilbao is 1,042.3 km. The road distance is 1,257 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 55m.