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 - €75 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 18m and costs €65 - €210.

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.

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 49m and costs €80 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 49m 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 29m to drive from Bilbao to Chartres.

Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 445+ hotels available in Chartres.

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

There are 10 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 San Sebastián / Donostiabus
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 49m
€82–201
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
€12–119
Drive 798.7 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Chartrescar 798.7 km
8h 29m
€126–182
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 36m
€107–288
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
€57–75
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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
6h 18m
€68–209
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostiabus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritzbus
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIQ - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
8h 18m
€161–429
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostiabus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritzbus
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIQ - ORY
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
8h 5m
€142–450
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 22m
€474–888
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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
9h 9m
€175–829

Bilbao to Chartres by bus, foot, and train

39Weekly Services

9h 49mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 980.1 km
Duration: 9h 49m

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

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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