The average train between Berlin and Bilbao takes 26h 45m and the fastest train takes 26h 15m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Berlin 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 week between Berlin and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 7:06 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 26h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Bilbao station via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.
Berlin to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Berlin and Bilbao is 1,588.5 km. The road distance is 2,121 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 20h 21m.