The average train between Groningen and Bilbao takes 20h 33m and the fastest train takes 15h 33m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Groningen 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 Groningen and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport Train Station and take an average of 20h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Bilbao station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 33m.
Groningen to Bilbao train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Bilbao train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Groningen and Bilbao is 1,308.9 km. The road distance is 1,617 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 17h 10m.
