The average train between Mechelen and Bilbao takes 11h 31m and the fastest train takes 11h 13m. The train runs, on average, 2 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 twice 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 11:07 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 11h 31m. 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Paris Nord station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
Mechelen to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Mechelen to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Mechelen and Bilbao is 1027.7 km. The road distance is 1224 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 10m.
