The average train between Lyon and Bilbao takes 18h 11m 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.
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 7:00 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 11m. 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 Part Dieu station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Marne La Vallee Chessy station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.
Lyon to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Lyon and Bilbao is 675.1 km. The road distance is 856 km.
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 13h 20m.
