The average train between Bilbao and Cognac takes 11h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Cognac. 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 Bilbao and Cognac. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Cognac at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 11h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Cognac station via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
Bilbao to Cognac train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Cognac train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Cognac station.
The distance between Bilbao and Cognac is 340 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Cognac via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Angouleme in around 10h 56m.