The average train between Dortmund and Bilbao takes 22h 54m and the fastest train takes 15h 36m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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 3 times a week between Dortmund and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 22h 54m. 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 Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 54m.
Dortmund to Bilbao train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Bilbao train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Dortmund and Bilbao is 1,203.4 km. The road distance is 1,526 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 24m.