The average train between Bilbao and Bern takes 21h 12m and the fastest train takes 15h 58m. There is at least one train per day from Bilbao to Bern. 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 once daily between Bilbao and Bern. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Bern at 5:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 21h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Bern. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Bern station via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 12m.
Bilbao to Bern train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Bern train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Bern station.
The distance between Bilbao and Bern is 910.4 km. The road distance is 1,607 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Bern via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 15h 53m.