The average train between Essen and Bilbao takes 17h 38m and the fastest train takes 13h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 Essen and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:24 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 17h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.
Essen to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Essen and Bilbao is 1,177 km. The road distance is 1,512 km.
You can take a train from Essen 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 18m.
