The average train between Mainz and Bilbao takes 23h 22m and the fastest train takes 22h 39m. There is at least one train per day 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 once daily between Mainz and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 4:42 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 23h 22m. 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, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station, Strasbourg Bahnhof station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 22m.
Mainz to Bilbao train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Mainz and Bilbao is 1133.9 km. The road distance is 1385 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 16h 50m.