The average train between Kiel and Bilbao takes 39h 9m and the fastest train takes 32h 5m. There is at least one train per day 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 once daily between Kiel and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 2:11 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 39h 9m. 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 station and arriving at Bilbao station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 9m.
Kiel to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Kiel and Bilbao is 1,552.8 km. The road distance is 2,212 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 22h 31m.