The average train between Bilbao and Switzerland takes 17h 45m and the fastest train takes 13h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Switzerland. 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 Switzerland. 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 Switzerland at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 17h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Bilbao to Switzerland? 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 Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Switzerland station via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.
Bilbao to Switzerland train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Switzerland train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
The distance between Bilbao and Switzerland is 959.8 km. The road distance is 1,513 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Zürich Stadelhofen via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 14h 53m.