The average train between Bruges and Bilbao takes 14h 3m and the fastest train takes 12h 10m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Bruges to Bilbao. 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 week between Bruges and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 14h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Bilbao station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
Bruges to Bilbao train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Bilbao train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Bruges and Bilbao is 997.3 km. The road distance is 1,304 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 12h 43m.
