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 €55 - €95 and takes 15h 10m.

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 20m and costs €55 - €220.

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 Pôle d'échanges via Georges Pompidou and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Chartres?

The distance between Bilbao and Chartres is 980 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 bus and train which takes 9h 59m and costs €130 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m 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 does the Bilbao to Chartres bus arrive?

Bilbao to Chartres bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Orleans 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 118+ hotels available in Chartres.

Bilbao to Chartres - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Chartres by bus, train, car, or plane

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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
9h 59m
€136–335
Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIO - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 20m
€55–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Orleansbus
2. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Pôle d'échangesbus 1 bis
14h 14m
€64–151
Drive 798.7 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Chartrescar 798.7 km
8h 31m
€127–184
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 10m
€55–95
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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 30m
€99–292
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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
7h 25m
€137–437
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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
7h 15m
€128–433
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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
9h 16m
€493–927

Bilbao to Chartres by bus, foot, and train

38Weekly Services

9h 59mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 980 km
Duration: 9h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pôle d'échanges via Orleans, Georges Pompidou, Gare d'Orléans - Quai H, and Gare SNCF in around 14h 14m.

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