The average train between Mechelen and Bilbao takes 13h 39m and the fastest train takes 11h 48m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Mechelen 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 Mechelen and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 4:58 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 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
Mechelen to Bilbao train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Mechelen to Bilbao train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Mechelen and Bilbao is 1,027.7 km. The road distance is 1,235 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 12h 7m.
