There are 9 ways to get from Challans to Bilbao by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodalbus
11h 7m€55–114Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncfbus
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Yon to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
12h 41m€91–189Drive 628.4 km
- Drive from Challans to Bilbaocar 628.4 km
6h 27m€101–146Train, fly to Bilbao Airport
- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NTE - BIO
7h 44m€82–243Bus
- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Nantes to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1721 / ...
11h 35m€61–100Train
- Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
13h 8m€196–393Train, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane NTE - BIQ
- Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
8h 58m€132–350Train, fly to Santander Airport, bus
- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane NTE - SDR
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
10h 37m€117–267Train, fly to San Sebastián Airport, bus
- Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane NTE - EAS
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
10h 40m€152–337
Challans to Bilbao by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Bilbao is to train and bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 11h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Bilbao is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Bilbao via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Challans to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Nantes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
The distance between Challans and Bilbao is 718 km. The road distance is 628.4 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 7m and costs €55 - €120.
It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Challans to Bilbao, including transfers.
Challans to Bilbao bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.
Challans to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
The best way to get from Challans to Bilbao is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €400 and takes 13h 8m.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Bilbao, Spain?
You can take a bus from Challans to Bilbao via Nantes in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Challans to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Nantes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 13h 8m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–290
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–170
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–170
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Santander Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €100–190
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Santander Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- €80–440
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Santander Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–220
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Santander Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–400
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–330
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche-sur-Yon to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseau
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €120–240
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseau
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseau
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseau
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Challans to Bilbao bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Challans to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Bilbao is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Challans to Bilbao.
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