The average train between Caen and Bilbao takes 15h 3m and the fastest train takes 11h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen 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 3 times a day between Caen and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 15h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Caen to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
Caen to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Caen and Bilbao is 687.5 km. The road distance is 1,139 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 11h 33m.