The average train between Utrecht and Bilbao takes 26h 45m and the fastest train takes 20h 40m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Utrecht 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 twice a week between Utrecht and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 1:31 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 1:41 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 26h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Bilbao station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.
Utrecht to Bilbao train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Bilbao train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Utrecht and Bilbao is 1,150.2 km. The road distance is 1,407 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare Montparnasse, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 14h 20m.
