The average train between Düsseldorf and Bilbao takes 15h 57m and the fastest train takes 14h 23m. There is at least one train per day from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 11:59 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 15h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.
Düsseldorf to Bilbao train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Düsseldorf to Bilbao train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Düsseldorf and Bilbao is 1,146.7 km. The road distance is 1,471 km.
You can take a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 14h 50m.
