What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Caen is to bus via Niort which costs €65 - €140 and takes 15h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Caen is to fly and train which takes 6h 54m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Caen. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Caen via Niort and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Caen. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Caen via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Caen?

The distance between Bilbao and Caen is 1137 km. The road distance is 887.3 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Caen without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 35m and costs €170 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Caen?

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Bilbao to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Caen bus from?

Bilbao to Caen bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Caen train from?

Bilbao to Caen train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Caen?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Caen is to bus via Niort which takes 15h 50m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €320 and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Bilbao to Caen bus arrive?

Bilbao to Caen bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Niort station.

Where does the Bilbao to Caen train arrive?

Bilbao to Caen train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Caen is 887 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Bilbao to Caen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Caen?

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Where can I stay near Caen?

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Bilbao to Caen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Caen by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
10h 35m
€177–393
Bus via Niort
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Niortbus
2. Take the bus from Niort to Nantesbus 761
3. Take the bus from Nantes to Caenbus 712 / ...
15h 50m
€69–134
Drive 887.3 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Caencar 887.3 km
9h 14m
€138–199
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane BIQ - CFR
14h 56m
€201–458
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Caentrain K39
13h 55m
€137–315
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 35m
€81–113
Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIO - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 54m
€80–265
Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIO - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 2m
€125–345
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIQ - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 56m
€162–499
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIQ - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 48m
€147–479

Bilbao to Caen by bus, foot, train, and subway

38Weekly Services

10h 35mAverage Duration

€177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,136.6 km
Duration: 10h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Caen via Niort and Nantes in around 15h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Caen via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in around 13h 55m.

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