The train between Calais and Bilbao takes 13h 52m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Calais 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 once a week between Calais and Bilbao. The service departs Calais at 8:29 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bilbao at 22:21:59. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 13h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Paris Nord station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
Calais to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Calais and Bilbao is 927.9 km. The road distance is 1144 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare Montparnasse, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 13h 43m.