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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Bilbao is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €50 - €120 and takes 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Bilbao via Nantes and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.

How far is it from Caen to Bilbao?

The distance between Caen and Bilbao is 1135 km. The road distance is 887.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 48m and costs €85 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Caen to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Bilbao bus from?

Caen to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Bilbao train from?

Caen to Bilbao train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Caen to Bilbao is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 16h and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €310 and takes 13h 43m.

Where does the Caen to Bilbao bus arrive?

Caen to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.

Where does the Caen to Bilbao train arrive?

Caen to Bilbao train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.

Can I drive from Caen to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Bilbao is 887 km. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Caen to Bilbao.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1687+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

Q: Is there a direct train between Caen and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via St Pierre Des Corps, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

There are 10 ways to get from Caen to Bilbao by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
10h 48m
€88–348
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Nantesbus 712 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Bordeauxbus 761 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus
16h
€51–117
Drive 887.2 km
1. Drive from Caen to Bilbaocar 887.2 km
9h 12m
€138–199
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ORY - BIO
6h 41m
€61–222
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain K39
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
13h 43m
€102–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Bilbao Intermodalbus
17h 22m
€59–150
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CDG - BIO
6h 53m
€106–272
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane CDG - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbaobus
8h 35m
€142–438
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ORY - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbaobus
8h 33m
€127–418
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Rennestrain
3. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane RNS - BIO
11h 5m
€172–491

Caen to Bilbao by train, subway, foot, and bus

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10h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,135.5 km
Duration: 10h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Caen to Bilbao via Nantes and Bordeaux in around 16h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Caen to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via St Pierre Des Corps, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 13h 43m.

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