The average train between Bern and Bilbao takes 19h 7m and the fastest train takes 15h 47m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Bern 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 Bern and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 6:34 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Geneve and take an average of 19h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Bilbao station via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 7m.
Bern to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Bern and Bilbao is 910.4 km. The road distance is 1,628 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 17h 7m.
