The average train between Bilbao and Essen takes 16h 44m and the fastest train takes 14h 17m. There is at least one train per day from Bilbao to Essen. 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 Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 16h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Amara-Donostia station and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.
Bilbao to Essen train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Bilbao and Essen is 1177 km. The road distance is 1419 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Essen Hbf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 15h 1m.
