The average train between Zurich and Bilbao takes 24h 7m 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 service departs Zurich at 9:34 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bilbao at 09:21:59. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 24h 7m. 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 Zürich HB station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Mulhouse station, Strasbourg station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 7m.
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 Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Zurich and Bilbao is 1005.3 km. The road distance is 1233 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 17h 17m.
