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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel SBB Station and Bilbao takes 22h 56m and the fastest train takes 22h 43m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Basel SBB Station 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.

22h 56m
Duration
1,533 km
Distance
€337
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Basel SBB Station to Bilbao train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Basel SBB Station and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel SBB Station is at 11:21 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 22h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren22h 43m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren23h 43m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren23h • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren22h 43m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren22h 43m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiEuskotrenEuskotren22h 43m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel SBB Station 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.

Map of how to get from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,532.8 km
  • Duration: 22h 56m

What companies run services between Basel SBB Station, Switzerland and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a vehicle from Basel SBB Station to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 27m.

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