The average train between Munich and Bilbao takes 26h 50m and the fastest train takes 26h 30m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Munich 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 6 times a week between Munich and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Munich is at 6:51 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 26h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Bilbao station via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 50m.
Munich to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Munich and Bilbao is 1,247.1 km. The road distance is 1,781 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 17h 46m.