The average train between Leeuwarden and Bilbao takes 21h 8m and the fastest train takes 17h 14m. 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 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 21h 8m. 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 Bilbao station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.
Leeuwarden to Bilbao train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Bilbao train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Leeuwarden and Bilbao is 1,278.4 km. The road distance is 1,606 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.
