The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Bilbao takes 18h 3m and the fastest train takes 13h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville 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 4 times a day between Cherbourg-Octeville and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 18h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg-Octeville to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Octeville station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 3m.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Bilbao is 716.1 km. The road distance is 1,271 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg 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 12h 48m.
