The average train between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Bilbao takes 14h 34m and the fastest train takes 11h 51m. There is at least one train per day from Brussels Airport (BRU) 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 once daily between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels Airport (BRU) is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 14h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Bilbao is 1,016.5 km. The road distance is 1,227 km.
You can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 12h 2m.
