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Paris to Bilbao trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paris and Bilbao takes 12h 23m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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.

12h 23m
Duration
897 km
Distance
€191
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Errekalde-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
8h 30m
€134–266

Paris to Bilbao train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Paris and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Hendaye and take an average of 12h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 896.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 23m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Hendaye, Hendaia, and Errekalde-Donostia in around 8h 30m.

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