The average train between Essen and Bilbao takes 19h 4m and the fastest train takes 16h 21m. The train runs, on average, 5 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 5 times a week between Essen and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:24 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 19h 4m. 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 station and arriving at Bilbao station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 4m.
Essen to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Essen and Bilbao is 1,177 km. The road distance is 1,512 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 20m.
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