The average train between Hanover and Bilbao takes 40h 4m and the fastest train takes 37h 7m. 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 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 40h 4m. 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 Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 4m.
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), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hanover and Bilbao is 1,381.4 km. The road distance is 2,586 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bilbao-Abando via Dortmund Hbf, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 23h 34m.