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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Lorient is to bus and train which costs €35 - €80 and takes 13h 56m.

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 - €180.

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 and arriving at Lorient via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

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 30m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Lorient?

The distance between Bilbao and Lorient is 834 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 12h 50m and costs €50 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 12h 50m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bilbao 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 12h 50m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €300 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Bilbao to Lorient bus arrive?

Bilbao to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux 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?

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

Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1440+ 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
best
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1193A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lorientbus 761
12h 50m
€54–87
Bus, train
cheapest
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
13h 56m
€39–80
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 30m
€86–295
Drive 812.5 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Lorientcar 812.5 km
8h 12m
€125–181
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 45m
€89–224
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 39m
€156–296
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 48m
€241–423
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
9h 45m
€149–341
Bus, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lorient South Brittany Airport
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostiabus
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 3m
€113–375

Bilbao to Lorient by bus

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12h 50mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 834.3 km
Duration: 12h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Lorient via Bordeaux in around 12h 50m. 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 30m.

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