The average train between Rotterdam and Bilbao takes 15h 23m and the fastest train takes 11h 24m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Rotterdam and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 15h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
11h 24m • 5 changes
12h 23m • 5 changes
12h 23m • 5 changes
Arrives next day
20h 23m • 5 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.
Rotterdam to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Rotterdam and Bilbao is 1,110.2 km. The road distance is 1,347 km.
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 26m.
