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Frankfurt am Main to Bilbao trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Bilbao takes 22h 51m and the fastest train takes 15h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt am Main 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.

22h 51m
Duration
1,610 km
Distance
€361
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 82 / ...
  2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
  4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
15h 53m
€252–606

Frankfurt am Main to Bilbao train times

Trains run twice daily between Frankfurt am Main and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main 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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  • Distance: 1,610.3 km
  • Duration: 22h 51m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Bilbao, Spain?

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.

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