The average train between Brussels and Bilbao takes 15h 26m and the fastest train takes 10h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 4 times a day between Brussels and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 15h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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19h 8m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Brussels to Bilbao? 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 Brussels to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Paris Nord station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.
Brussels to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Brussels and Bilbao is 1006.6 km. The road distance is 1192 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Nord, Denfert-Rochereau, Denfert-Rochereau, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 11h 8m.