The train between Bern and Bilbao takes 30h 48m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Bern 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 4 times a week between Bern and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 3:33 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bern is at 3:33 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 30h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Bilbao station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 48m.
Bern to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Bern and Bilbao is 910.4 km. The road distance is 1,529 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Paris Gare d'Austerlitz, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 15h 45m.
