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Cologne to Bilbao trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bilbao takes 18h 30m and the fastest train takes 13h 42m. 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.

18h 30m
Duration
1,430 km
Distance
€401
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
13h 19m
€309–560

Cologne to Bilbao train times

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 18h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,430.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 30m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bilbao, Spain?

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 19m.

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