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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Quimper is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €45 - €85 and takes 14h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Quimper is to drive which takes 8h 50m and costs €130 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Quimper?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Quimper. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Quimper via San Sebastian / Donostia and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Quimper?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Quimper. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Quimper via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Quimper?

The distance between Bilbao and Quimper is 897 km. The road distance is 874.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Quimper without a car is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs €50 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 14h 40m to get from Bilbao to Quimper, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Quimper bus from?

Bilbao to Quimper bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Quimper train from?

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

Train or bus from Bilbao to Quimper?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Quimper is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €300 and takes 15h 57m.

Where does the Bilbao to Quimper bus arrive?

Bilbao to Quimper bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, arrive at San Sebastián / Donostia station.

Where does the Bilbao to Quimper train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to Quimper?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Quimper is 874 km. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Bilbao to Quimper.

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

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Where can I stay near Quimper?

There are 1913+ hotels available in Quimper.

Bilbao to Quimper - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Quimper 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 Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostiabus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Nantesbus
3. Take the bus from Nantes to Quimperbus
14h 40m
€50–89
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus
3. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Quimper - Bus Stationbus
14h 50m
€46–83
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 Quimpertrain Ter
15h 57m
€91–300
Drive 874.2 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Quimpercar 874.2 km
8h 50m
€135–195
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 Quimpertrain
10h 19m
€138–288
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 Quimpertrain
10h 28m
€223–405
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 Quimpertrain
10h 26m
€94–229
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 Quimpertrain
10h 20m
€156–366

Bilbao to Quimper by bus

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14h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 897 km
Duration: 14h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Quimper via San Sebastián / Donostia, San Sebastian / Donostia, and Nantes in around 14h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Quimper via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, and Nantes in around 15h 57m.

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