The train between Cherbourg and Bilbao takes 25h 29m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 once a week between Cherbourg and Bilbao. The service departs Cherbourg 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.
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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 Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 29m.
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 1,103 km.
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.
