The average train between Mainz and Bilbao takes 23h 9m and the fastest train takes 22h 39m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Mainz 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 4 times a week between Mainz and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:42 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 23h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Bilbao station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 9m.
Mainz to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
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The distance between Mainz and Bilbao is 1,133.9 km. The road distance is 1,602 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 17h 16m.