The average train between Göttingen and Bilbao takes 24h 10m and the fastest train takes 19h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Göttingen 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 Göttingen and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 2:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Göttingen is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Offenburg Bahnhof and take an average of 24h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Göttingen to Bilbao? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Göttingen to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Göttingen station and arriving at Bilbao station via Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.
Göttingen to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Göttingen station.
Göttingen to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Göttingen and Bilbao is 1,331.5 km. The road distance is 1,862 km.
You can take a train from Göttingen to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 18h 29m.