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The average train between Bilbao and Lugano takes 29h 1m and the fastest train takes 24h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Bilbao to Lugano. 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 week between Bilbao and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 1:58 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Lugano at 7:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 29h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station and arriving at Lugano station via Amara-Donostia station, Bordeaux St Jean station, Strasbourg station and Basel Sbb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 1m.
Bilbao to Lugano train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Bilbao and Lugano is 987.7 km. The road distance is 1277 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Lugano via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 19h 3m.
