The average train between Mainz and Bilbao takes 24h 19m and the fastest train takes 23h 59m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Mainz 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 Mainz and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 9:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 9:22 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 24h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Bilbao station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 19m.
Mainz to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Book your Mainz to Bilbao train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Bilbao is 1,133.9 km. The road distance is 1,600 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 17h 11m.