The average train between Chartres and Bilbao takes 12h 31m and the fastest train takes 9h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Chartres 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 4 times a day between Chartres and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Chartres is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 12h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chartres to Bilbao? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Chartres station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
Chartres to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
Chartres to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Chartres and Bilbao is 669.9 km. The road distance is 800 km.
You can take a train from Chartres to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 10h 41m.