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Lyon to Bilbao trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Bilbao takes 18h 13m and the fastest train takes 12h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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.

18h 13m
Duration
1,364 km
Distance
€323
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Lagny-sur-Marne

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  1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
  4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
12h 58m
€189–454

Lyon to Bilbao train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Lyon and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 5:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Marne La Vallee Chessy and take an average of 18h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,364.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 13m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Marne La Vallee Chessy, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 12h 58m.

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