The average train between Leiden and Bilbao takes 27h 11m and the fastest train takes 21h 5m. The train runs, on average, 2 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 twice a week between Leiden and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 1:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leiden is at 1:16 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 27h 11m. 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 27h 11m.
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 1,389 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Valenciennes, Gare Montparnasse, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 14h 43m.
