The average train between Leeuwarden and Bilbao takes 23h 25m and the fastest train takes 22h 5m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 12:16 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 23h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Paris Nord station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.
Leeuwarden to Bilbao train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Leeuwarden and Bilbao is 1278.4 km. The road distance is 1516 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Schiphol Airport, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 15h 52m.
