The train between Lugano and Bilbao takes 42h 51m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Lugano 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 6 times a week between Lugano and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 9:02 PM at night, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 42h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Bilbao station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 51m.
Lugano to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
Book your Lugano to Bilbao train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Lugano and Bilbao is 987.7 km. The road distance is 1,837 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Bilbao-Abando via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 20h 50m.
