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Trip Overview

The average train between Interlaken and Bilbao takes 41h 49m and the fastest train takes 31h 49m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Interlaken 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.

41h 49m
Duration
1,686 km
Distance
€313
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Interlaken to Bilbao train times

Trains run twice a week between Interlaken and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Interlaken is at 12:04 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Bern and take an average of 41h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros31h 49m • 5 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros2d 3h • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Interlaken 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.

Map of how to get from Interlaken to Bilbao.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,686 km
  • Duration: 41h 49m

What companies run services between Interlaken, Switzerland and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a train from Interlaken West to Bilbao-Abando via Bern, Genève, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 20h 17m.

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