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The average train between Essen and Bilbao takes 17h 52m and the fastest train takes 15h 11m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Essen 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 week between Essen and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:09 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 17h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Köln Hbf station, Paris Nord station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.
Essen to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
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The distance between Essen and Bilbao is 1177 km. The road distance is 1420 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 15h 14m.
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