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Zurich to Bilbao trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Bilbao takes 25h 31m and the fastest train takes 23h 47m. There is at least one train per day 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.

25h 31m
Duration
1,620 km
Distance
€408
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain train Ter / ...
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
16h 30m
€280–609

Zurich to Bilbao train times

Trains run once daily between Zurich and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 25h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,620.4 km
  • Duration: 25h 31m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Bilbao, Spain?

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 16h 30m.

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