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Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Bilbao takes 47h 50m and the fastest train takes 40h 4m. The train runs, on average, 4 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.

47h 50m
Duration
2,412 km
Distance
€430
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Leipzig to Bilbao train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Leipzig and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 1:27 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 47h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros2d 2h • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros2d 2h • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros40h 4m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros2d 2h • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leipzig 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.

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  • Distance: 2,411.5 km
  • Duration: 47h 50m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Bilbao-Abando via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 25h 12m.

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