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Paris to Bilbao trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paris and Bilbao takes 12h 49m and the fastest train takes 10h 19m. 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 49m
Duration
1,687 km
Distance
€360
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Barcelona

best
  1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
10h 12m
€280–513

Paris to Bilbao train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Paris and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 2:42 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 12h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,687 km
  • Duration: 12h 49m

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

You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Madrid-Recoletos via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Madrid-Atocha Cercanías in around 10h 12m.

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