The average train between Lyon and Bilbao takes 21h 50m and the fastest train takes 20h 11m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Lyon and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 12:10 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Toulouse Matabiau and take an average of 21h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Bilbao station via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
Lyon to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Lyon and Bilbao is 675.1 km. The road distance is 1,042 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Toulouse Matabiau, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 13h 19m.
