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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Chartres is to bus 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 bus which takes 5h 52m and costs €50 - €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 and arriving at Chartres via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

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 11h 2m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Chartres?

The distance between Bilbao and Chartres is 981 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 11h 2m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 11h 2m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bilbao 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 11h 2m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €35 - €140 and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Bilbao to Chartres bus arrive?

Bilbao to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris 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 29m to drive from Bilbao to Chartres.

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

Book your Bilbao to Chartres bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 412+ 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 train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train
best
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
11h 2m
€77–191
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus FlixBus N1093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Chartresbus N1659
13h 55m
€37–132
Drive 798.7 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Chartrescar 798.7 km
8h 29m
€125–181
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 38m
€107–278
Bus
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, bus
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIO - ORY
2. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Chartresbus
5h 52m
€53–203
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 20m
€171–433
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
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 bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Chartresbus
7h 39m
€127–418
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 24m
€464–888
Bus to Pau Pyrénées Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, bus
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 bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Chartresbus
8h 43m
€150–823

Bilbao to Chartres by train

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11h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 981.4 km
Duration: 11h 2m

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 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Chartres via Paris and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 13h 55m.

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