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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Chartres is to bus via Viollette Médiathèque which costs €25 - €50 and takes 15h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Chartres is to fly and train which takes 6h 30m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Chartres Pole D'echanges via Georges Pompidou and Orleans Av De Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Chartres via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Chartres?

The distance between Bilbao and Chartres is 848 km. The road distance is 798.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Bilbao to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Chartres bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Chartres train from?

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

Train or bus from Bilbao to Chartres?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Chartres is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €150 and takes 14h 14m.

Where does the Bilbao to Chartres bus arrive?

Bilbao to Chartres bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Orleans station.

Where does the Bilbao to Chartres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to Chartres?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Chartres is 799 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Bilbao to Chartres.

Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 200+ hotels available in Chartres.

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

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

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

Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIO - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
6h 30m
€64–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Orleansbus
2. Take the bus from Orleans Av De Paris to Chartres Pole D'echangesbus Autocar
14h 14m
€12–146
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
10h 59m
€78–191
Drive 798.7 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Chartrescar 798.7 km
8h 31m
€123–178
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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
6h 44m
€103–238
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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
7h 38m
€143–375
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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
7h 24m
€124–376
Bus to Pau Pyrénées Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paubus
2. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane PUF - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
9h 29m
€465–838
Bus to Pau Pyrénées Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paubus
2. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane PUF - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
9h 15m
€166–469
Bus via Viollette Médiathèque
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Viollette Médiathèquebus 1 bis
15h 18m
€25–49

Bilbao to Chartres by train

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10h 59mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 848.4 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Chartres via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Chartres Pole D'echanges via Orleans, Georges Pompidou, Gare d'Orléans - Quai H, and Orleans Av De Paris in around 14h 14m.

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