The average train between Essen and Bilbao takes 18h 30m and the fastest train takes 14h 39m. 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 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:41 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 18h 30m. 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 Hbf station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Paris Nord station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
Essen to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Essen and Bilbao is 1177 km. The road distance is 1420 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 51m.
