The average train between Linz and Bilbao takes 37h 48m and the fastest train takes 37h 36m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Linz 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 5 times a week between Linz and Bilbao. The service departs Linz at 7:45 PM in the evening, which arrives into Bilbao at 09:21:59. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 37h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Muenchen Hbf station, Strasbourg Bahnhof station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 48m.
Linz to Bilbao train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Linz and Bilbao is 1443.6 km. The road distance is 1740 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 23h 23m.