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Trip Overview

The average train between Bilbao and Nijmegen takes 32h 47m and the fastest train takes 26h 45m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bilbao to Nijmegen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

32h 47m
Duration
1,467 km
Distance
€316
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bilbao to Nijmegen train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Bilbao and Nijmegen. 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 Nijmegen at 2:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 32h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)26h 45m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    EuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)26h 45m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    EuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)44h 55m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    EuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)44h 48m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    EuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)26h 48m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)26h 45m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Bilbao to Nijmegen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,466.5 km
  • Duration: 32h 47m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Nijmegen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Nijmegen via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy TGV, Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, and Breda in around 16h 9m.

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