The average train between Paris and Bilbao takes 10h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 5 times a day between Paris and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Hendaye and take an average of 10h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paris to Bilbao? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Bilbao station via Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
Paris to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Paris to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Paris and Bilbao is 743 km. The road distance is 895 km.
You can take a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Hendaye, Hendaia, and Errekalde-Donostia in around 8h 29m.