The average train between Bilbao and Antwerp takes 23h and the fastest train takes 15h 28m. There is at least one train per day from Bilbao to Antwerp. 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 once daily between Bilbao and Antwerp. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 9:55 AM which arrives into Antwerp at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 23h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station and arriving at Anvers-Central station via Amara-Donostia station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Tourcoing station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.
Bilbao to Antwerp train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Antwerp train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
The distance between Bilbao and Antwerp is 1042.3 km. The road distance is 1235 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Anvers-Central via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Tourcoing in around 16h 15m.
