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Cherbourg-Octeville to Bilbao trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Bilbao takes 25h 29m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.

25h 29m
Duration
1,103 km
Distance
€226
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Cherbourg-Octeville to Bilbao train times

Trains run once a week between Cherbourg-Octeville and Bilbao. The service departs Cherbourg-Octeville at 6:52 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bilbao at 08:21:59. All services require a transfer at Caen and take an average of 25h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EuskotrenEuskotren25h 29m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 1,103.3 km
  • Duration: 25h 29m

What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Caen, St Pierre Des Corps, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 15h 6m.

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