The average train between Karlsruhe and Bilbao takes 16h 9m and the fastest train takes 14h 49m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Karlsruhe 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 3 times a week between Karlsruhe and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 3:32 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 16h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Bilbao station via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.
Karlsruhe to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Bilbao is 1,080 km. The road distance is 1,461 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 14h 10m.