The train between Budapest and Bilbao takes 2d 23h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Budapest 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 week between Budapest and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 3:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 2d 23h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Bilbao station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 23h.
Budapest to Bilbao train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Bilbao train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Book your Budapest to Bilbao train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Bilbao is 1,772.4 km. The road distance is 2,910 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bilbao-Abando via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 30h 30m.