The average train between Brussels and Bilbao takes 14h 45m and the fastest train takes 10h 52m. 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 5 times a day between Brussels and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 14h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want 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 Brussels station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
Brussels to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Brussels and Bilbao is 1,006.6 km. The road distance is 1,210 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 11h 12m.