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Trip Overview

The average train between Bilbao and Lausanne takes 24h 50m and the fastest train takes 24h 39m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bilbao to Lausanne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

24h 50m
Duration
1,537 km
Distance
CHF 319
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bilbao to Lausanne train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Bilbao and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 11:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 11:58 AM which arrives into Lausanne at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 24h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)24h 39m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)24h 39m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)24h 39m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    EuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)25h 42m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    EuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)24h 42m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EuskotrenEuskotrenTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)24h 39m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bilbao to Lausanne? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,536.9 km
  • Duration: 24h 50m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Lausanne via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu, and Genève in around 15h 15m.

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