The average train between Bilbao and Bern takes 22h 18m and the fastest train takes 21h 28m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bilbao to Bern. 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 6 times a week between Bilbao and Bern. The earliest departure is at 2:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Bern at 5:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 22h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Bern. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station and arriving at Bern station via Amara-Donostia station, Bordeaux St Jean station, Strasbourg station and Basel Sbb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 18m.
Bilbao to Bern train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.
The distance between Bilbao and Bern is 910.4 km. The road distance is 1134 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Bern via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 17h 24m.
