The average train between Zurich and Bilbao takes 23h 57m and the fastest train takes 23h 47m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Zurich 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 Zurich and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 9:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:34 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 23h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Bilbao station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 57m.
Zurich to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Zurich and Bilbao is 1,005.3 km. The road distance is 1,620 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 18h 8m.
