The average train between Lucerne and Bilbao takes 27h 51m and the fastest train takes 27h 21m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Lucerne 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 a week between Lucerne and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Geneve and take an average of 27h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Bilbao station via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 51m.
Lucerne to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Lucerne and Bilbao is 975 km. The road distance is 1,737 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 18h 55m.
