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Trip Overview

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.

2d
Duration
2,815 km
Distance
€709
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Kiel to Bilbao train times

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.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros2d 3h • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros35h 48m • 5 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros2d 3h • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros2d 3h • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros2d 3h • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,814.7 km
  • Duration: 2d

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Bilbao, Spain?

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.

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