The average train between San Esteban and Bilbao takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from San Esteban 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 day between San Esteban and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Esteban is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at San Sebastián-Donostia and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from San Esteban to Bilbao? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from San Esteban to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from San Esteban station and arriving at Bilbao station via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
San Esteban to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Amara-Donostia station.
San Esteban to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between San Esteban and Bilbao is 69.7 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Euskotren operates a train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao hourly. Tickets cost €5–10 and the journey takes 2h 31m.