The average train between Cherbourg and Bilbao takes 18h and the fastest train takes 13h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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 Cherbourg and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
Cherbourg to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg 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 and Bilbao is 715 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 47m.
