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Rotterdam to Bilbao trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Bilbao takes 17h 41m and the fastest train takes 12h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

17h 41m
Duration
1,349 km
Distance
€367
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
12h 24m
€281–513

Rotterdam to Bilbao train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rotterdam and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 17h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,348.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 41m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 12h 24m.

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