The average train between Leuven and Bilbao takes 13h 35m and the fastest train takes 11h 45m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Leuven 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 Leuven and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 5:06 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 13h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
Leuven to Bilbao train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Leuven to Bilbao train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Leuven and Bilbao is 1,023.9 km. The road distance is 1,243 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 12h.
