The average train between Arras and Bilbao takes 15h 21m and the fastest train takes 10h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Arras 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 4 times a day between Arras and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arras is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 15h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 56m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Arras 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 Arras to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Arras station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.
Arras to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
Arras to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Arras and Bilbao is 893.8 km. The road distance is 1,082 km.
You can take a train from Arras to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Errekalde-Donostia in around 10h 49m.