The average train between Hanover and Bilbao takes 46h and the fastest train takes 44h. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Hanover 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 6 times a week between Hanover and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 3:53 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hanover is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Offenburg Bahnhof and take an average of 46h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Bilbao station via Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h.
Hanover to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Book your Hanover to Bilbao train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hanover and Bilbao is 1,381.4 km. The road distance is 2,385 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bilbao-Abando via Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 23h 33m.