The average train between Metz and Bilbao takes 15h 5m and the fastest train takes 10h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz 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 Metz and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Est and take an average of 15h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Metz to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
Metz to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Metz and Bilbao is 955.1 km. The road distance is 1,213 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 11h 16m.