The average train between Leipzig and Bilbao takes 26h 18m and the fastest train takes 25h 54m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Leipzig 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 Leipzig and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 7:27 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 26h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Bilbao station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 18m.
Leipzig to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Leipzig and Bilbao is 1,457 km. The road distance is 1,979 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Erfurt Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 20h 2m.