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Cologne to Bilbao trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bilbao takes 24h 33m and the fastest train takes 20h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

24h 33m
Duration
1,501 km
Distance
€364
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
16h 43m
€236–588

Cologne to Bilbao train times

Trains run twice daily between Cologne and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 9:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 24h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,501.1 km
  • Duration: 24h 33m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 43m.

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