The average train between Bilbao and Interlaken takes 19h 50m and the fastest train takes 14h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Interlaken. 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 day between Bilbao and Interlaken. 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 Interlaken at 5:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 19h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bilbao to Interlaken? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Interlaken station via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.
Bilbao to Interlaken train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Interlaken train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Interlaken West station.
The distance between Bilbao and Interlaken is 928.7 km. The road distance is 1,581 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Interlaken West via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 16h 31m.