The average train between Dresden and Bilbao takes 27h 30m and the fastest train takes 27h 10m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Dresden 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 6 times a week between Dresden and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 27h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Bilbao station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.
Dresden to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Dresden and Bilbao is 1,523.3 km. The road distance is 2,101 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Erfurt Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 20h 54m.