The average train between Lille and Bilbao takes 15h 1m and the fastest train takes 12h 6m. 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 twice daily between Lille and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 5:17 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 15h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lille to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Bilbao station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.
Lille to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Flandres station.
Lille to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Lille and Bilbao is 936.3 km. The road distance is 1,176 km.
You can take a train from Lille Flandres to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 12h 59m.
