The average train between Dunkirk and Bilbao takes 16h 49m and the fastest train takes 12h. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk 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 3 times a day between Dunkirk and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 16h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.
Dunkirk to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Dunkirk and Bilbao is 952 km. The road distance is 1,194 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 12h 8m.