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Cherbourg to Bilbao trains

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Trip Overview

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.

18h
Duration
1,271 km
Distance
€262
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
12h 49m
€190–385

Cherbourg to Bilbao train times

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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  • Distance: 1,270.8 km
  • Duration: 18h

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

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 49m.

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