The average train between Lyon and Bilbao takes 13h 24m and the fastest train takes 10h 30m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Lyon 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 3 times a week between Lyon and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Massy Tgv and take an average of 13h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Bilbao station via Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
Lyon to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Lyon and Bilbao is 675.1 km. The road distance is 1,315 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 11h 28m.
