The average train between Bilbao and Calais takes 16h 8m and the fastest train takes 12h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Calais. 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 Bilbao and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Calais at 6:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 16h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Calais. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Calais station via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.
Bilbao to Calais train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Calais train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Calais Ville station.
The distance between Bilbao and Calais is 927.9 km. The road distance is 1,196 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Calais Ville via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 13h 37m.