The average train between Bilbao and Basel takes 27h 11m and the fastest train takes 27h 10m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Bilbao to Basel. 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 5 times a week between Bilbao and Basel. The earliest departure is at 11:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 11:58 AM which arrives into Basel at 3:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 27h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Basel station via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 11m.
Bilbao to Basel train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Basel train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
The distance between Bilbao and Basel is 947.4 km. The road distance is 1,495 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Basel Sbb via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, and Strasbourg in around 14h 11m.
