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Trip Overview

The average train between Hanover and Bilbao takes 39h 56m and the fastest train takes 37h 7m. The train runs, on average, 5 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.

39h 56m
Duration
2,581 km
Distance
€518
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Hanover to Bilbao train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Hanover and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 12:40 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 39h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros37h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros37h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros37h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros2d 3h • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros37h 7m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hanover to Bilbao? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Hanover to Bilbao.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,581 km
  • Duration: 39h 56m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bilbao-Abando via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 24h 20m.

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