The average train between Kiel and Bilbao takes 2d and the fastest train takes 35h 48m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Kiel 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 5 times a week between Kiel and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 12:16 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 2d. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf station and arriving at Bilbao-Abando station via Hamburg Hbf station, Köln Hbf station, Paris Nord station and Barcelona-Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
Kiel to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
The distance between Kiel and Bilbao is 1552.8 km. The road distance is 1864 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Bilbao-Abando via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 26h 24m.