The average train between Bilbao and Kiel takes 30h 3m and the fastest train takes 29h 42m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bilbao to Kiel. 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 Kiel. The earliest departure is at 11:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 11:58 AM which arrives into Kiel at 5:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 30h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station and arriving at Kiel Hbf station via Amara-Donostia station, Massy Tgv station and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 3m.
Bilbao to Kiel train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
The distance between Bilbao and Kiel is 1552.8 km. The road distance is 1865 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Kiel Hbf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 20h 38m.