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Bilbao to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bilbao and Lyon takes 20h 2m and the fastest train takes 12h 27m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

20h 2m
Duration
1,367 km
Distance
€304
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Lagny-sur-Marne

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  1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
  2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
  3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
13h 23m
€207–433

Bilbao to Lyon train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Bilbao and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Lyon at 4:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 20h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,366.9 km
  • Duration: 20h 2m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Lyon Part Dieu via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 13h 23m.

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