The train between Ghent and Bilbao takes 12h 21m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Ghent 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 a week between Ghent and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 10:00 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 12h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Bilbao station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
Ghent to Bilbao train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Bilbao train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Ghent and Bilbao is 1,000.1 km. The road distance is 1,264 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 12h 14m.