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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Lorient is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Lorient is to drive which takes 8h 12m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Lorient?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Lorient via Niort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Lorient?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Lorient via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Lorient?

The distance between Bilbao and Lorient is 840 km. The road distance is 812.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Lorient without a car is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs €60 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 13h 20m to get from Bilbao to Lorient, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Lorient bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Lorient train from?

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

Train or bus from Bilbao to Lorient?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Lorient is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €310 and takes 15h 29m.

Where does the Bilbao to Lorient bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bilbao to Lorient train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to Lorient?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Lorient is 812 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Bilbao to Lorient.

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

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Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1467+ hotels available in Lorient.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Lorient by bus, train (TGV), 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.

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Niortbus
2. Take the bus from Niort to Lorientbus 761
13h 20m
€60–118
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 Saint-Jean to Nantestrain
4. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain Ter
15h 29m
€132–310
Drive 812.5 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Lorientcar 812.5 km
8h 12m
€128–185
Fly Bilbao Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BIO - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
9h 25m
€94–249
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Vannesbus
3. Take the train from Vannes to Lorienttrain Ter
14h 10m
€68–134
Fly Bilbao Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BIO - BES
2. Take the train from Brest to Lorienttrain
10h 33m
€154–326
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BIQ - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Lorienttrain
10h 43m
€231–470
Fly Bilbao Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BIO - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain
10h 1m
€156–401
Bus, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lorient South Brittany Airport
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT)plane TLS - LRT
11h 2m
€144–465

Bilbao to Lorient by bus

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13h 20mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 839.5 km
Duration: 13h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lorient via Niort in around 13h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Lorient via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, and Nantes in around 15h 29m.

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