The average train between Dortmund and Bilbao takes 19h 28m and the fastest train takes 15h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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 twice daily between Dortmund and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:52 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 19h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 28m.
Dortmund to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Dortmund and Bilbao is 1,203.4 km. The road distance is 1,546 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf 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 14h 43m.
