The train between Mechelen and Bilbao takes 11h 48m. The train runs, on average, once a 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 once a week between Mechelen and Bilbao. The service departs Mechelen at 10:33 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bilbao at 22:21:59. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 11h 48m. 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 11h 48m.
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 8m.
