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

The cheapest way to get from Challans to Bilbao is to drive which costs €95 - €140 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Challans to Bilbao is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Challans and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Bilbao via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Challans and Bilbao?

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 40m.

How far is it from Challans to Bilbao?

The distance between Challans and Bilbao is 694 km. The road distance is 627.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Challans to Bilbao without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 47m to get from Challans to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Challans to Bilbao bus from?

Challans to Bilbao bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare SNCF station.

Where do I catch the Challans to Bilbao train from?

Challans to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.

Train or bus from Challans to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Challans to Bilbao is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €420 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Challans to Bilbao bus arrive?

Challans to Bilbao bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Nantes Gare SNCF station.

Where does the Challans to Bilbao train arrive?

Challans to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Challans to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Bilbao is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Challans to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1682+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Challans to Bilbao by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Pem-Sncfbus Vxp
2. Take the train from La Roche-sur-Yon to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
4. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
11h 47m
Train, fly to Santander Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane NTE - SDR
3. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
9h 50m
€79–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Nantes Gare SNCFbus 12
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Bilbaobus FlixBus N711
11h 50m
Drive 627.7 km
1. Drive from Challans to Bilbaocar 627.7 km
6h 27m
€97–141
Train, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NTE - BIO
8h 8m
€83–199
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Nantes Gare SNCFbus 12
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbaobus
12h 50m
Train
1. Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
13h 40m
€102–415
Train, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane NTE - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus
9h 36m
€120–314

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) flights

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5h 48mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Challans to Bilbao.

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Distance: 693.9 km
Duration: 11h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Bilbao via Nantes Gare SNCF and Nantes in around 11h 50m. 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 40m.

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