The average train between Bilbao and Lyon takes 20h 5m 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.
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 5m. 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 Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Amara-Donostia station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Marne La Vallee Chessy station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.
Bilbao to Lyon train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
The distance between Bilbao and Lyon is 675.1 km. The road distance is 856 km.
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 30m.
