The train between Essen and Bilbao takes 5d 10h. The train runs, on average, once a 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 once a week between Essen and Bilbao. The service departs Essen at 11:24 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bilbao at 22:21:59. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 5d 10h. 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 5d 10h.
Essen to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Essen and Bilbao is 1,177 km. The road distance is 1,513 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 15m.
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