The average train between Bilbao and Lille takes 13h 43m and the fastest train takes 10h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Lille. 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 Lille. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Lille at 1:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 13h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bilbao to Lille? 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 Bilbao to Lille. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Lille station via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
Bilbao to Lille train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Lille train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Lille Flandres station.
The distance between Bilbao and Lille is 936.3 km. The road distance is 1,128 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Lille Flandres via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 11h 17m.