The average train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Bilbao takes 22h 51m and the fastest train takes 15h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf 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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 22h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station and arriving at Bilbao station via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 51m.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Bilbao is 1,164.1 km. The road distance is 1,610 km.
You can take a train from Frankfurt to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 15h 53m.