The average train between Lille and Bilbao takes 14h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille 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 Lille and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 8:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 14h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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16h 9m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Lille to Bilbao? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lille to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lille Flandres station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Paris Nord station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
Lille to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Flandres station.
Lille to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Lille and Bilbao is 936.3 km. The road distance is 1112 km.
You can take a train from Lille Flandres to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 10h 57m.