The average train between Bilbao and Lugano takes 24h 43m and the fastest train takes 24h. There is at least one train per day 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 once daily between Bilbao and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 2:55 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 24h 43m. 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 Bilbao station and arriving at Lugano station via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 43m.
Bilbao to Lugano train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Lugano train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Lugano station.
The distance between Bilbao and Lugano is 987.7 km. The road distance is 1,759 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 42m.
