The average train between Bilbao and Lorient takes 21h 8m and the fastest train takes 14h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Lorient. 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 daily between Bilbao and Lorient. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Lorient at 6:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 21h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Lorient station via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.
Bilbao to Lorient train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Lorient train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Lorient station.
The distance between Bilbao and Lorient is 500 km. The road distance is 920 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Lorient via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Nantes in around 14h 19m.