The average train between Bilbao and Linz takes 41h 37m and the fastest train takes 40h 36m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Bilbao to Linz. 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 Linz. The earliest departure is at 2:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Linz at 12:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 41h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Linz. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station and arriving at Linz Hauptbahnhof station via Amara-Donostia station, Bordeaux St Jean station, Strasbourg station and Stuttgart Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 37m.
Bilbao to Linz train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Linz train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Linz Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Bilbao and Linz is 1443.6 km. The road distance is 1745 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Linz Hauptbahnhof via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Strasbourg, Stuttgart Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 22h 34m.