The average train between Rouen and Bilbao takes 15h 9m and the fastest train takes 10h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Rouen 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 4 times a day between Rouen and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 15h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Rouen to Bilbao? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Bilbao station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.
Rouen to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Rouen and Bilbao is 753.2 km. The road distance is 1,040 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 11h 13m.