The average train between Bilbao and Thun takes 17h 45m and the fastest train takes 14h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Thun. 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 Thun. 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 Thun at 4:53 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 Thun? 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 Thun. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Thun station via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.
Bilbao to Thun train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Thun train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Thun station.
The distance between Bilbao and Thun is 914.4 km. The road distance is 1,555 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Thun 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 15h 51m.