The average train between Nice and Bilbao takes 26h 38m and the fastest train takes 22h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 twice daily between Nice and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 3:56 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Marseille St Charles and take an average of 26h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Nice to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Bilbao station via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 38m.
Nice to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.
Nice to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Nice and Bilbao is 823.2 km. The road distance is 1,128 km.
You can take a train from Nice Ville to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Marseille St Charles, Toulouse Matabiau, Bayonne, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 15m.