The average train between Cologne and Bilbao takes 19h 1m and the fastest train takes 13h 41m. 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 19h 1m. 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 Cologne station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 1m.
Cologne to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Cologne and Bilbao is 1,132.2 km. The road distance is 1,430 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 13h 18m.
