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The average train between Basel and Bilbao takes 22h 15m and the fastest train takes 20h 51m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Basel 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 Basel and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 12:30 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 22h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from St Louis station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Strasbourg station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.
Basel to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
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The distance between Basel and Bilbao is 947.4 km. The road distance is 1148 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 15h 12m.
