The average train between Bilbao and Lyon takes 23h 28m and the fastest train takes 13h 52m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Bilbao to Lyon. 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 5 times a week between Bilbao and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 5:58 AM which arrives into Lyon at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 23h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Lyon station via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 28m.
Bilbao to Lyon train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Lyon train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
The distance between Bilbao and Lyon is 675.1 km. The road distance is 1,036 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Lyon Part Dieu via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 13h 41m.
