The average train between Calais and Bilbao takes 14h 18m and the fastest train takes 12h 56m. There is at least one train per day 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 daily between Calais and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 8:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 4:29 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 14h 18m. 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 station and arriving at Bilbao station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Calais and Bilbao is 927.9 km. The road distance is 1,230 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 12h 45m.
