The average train between Bordeaux and Bilbao takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from Bordeaux to Bilbao. 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 every 4 hours between Bordeaux and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bordeaux is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Hendaye and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux station and arriving at Bilbao station via Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Bordeaux to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
Bordeaux to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Bordeaux and Bilbao is 256.7 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 7h 14m.