The average train between Pau and Bilbao takes 9h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Pau 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 daily between Pau and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 9:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pau is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Hendaye and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pau to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Pau station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
Pau to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
Pau to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Pau and Bilbao is 208 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Pau to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 5h 46m.
