The average train between Leiden and Bilbao takes 19h 46m and the fastest train takes 13h 6m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Leiden 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 Leiden and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 19h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 46m.
Leiden to Bilbao train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Bilbao train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Leiden and Bilbao is 1,132.9 km. The road distance is 1,387 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 14h 25m.