The average train between Cologne and Bilbao takes 24h 26m and the fastest train takes 20h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 twice daily between Cologne and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 9:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 3:41 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 24h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Bruxelles Midi station, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 26m.
Cologne to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Cologne and Bilbao is 1132.2 km. The road distance is 1377 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 42m.
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