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

The cheapest way to get from Challans to Bilbao is to train and bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 12h 52m.

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 - €150.

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 Intermodal via Nantes and Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Challans to Bilbao?

The distance between Challans and Bilbao is 714 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 which takes 12h 11m and costs €55 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 12h 11m 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 does the Challans to Bilbao bus arrive?

Challans to Bilbao bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Gare routière 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 1722+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Challans to Bilbao - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Challans to Bilbao by bus, train, car, or plane

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 Gare SNCF to Gare routièrebus 12
2. Take the bus from Nantes to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
12h 11m
€57–97
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
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 52m
€53–104
Bus, train
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 train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
12h 45m
€81–210
Drive 627.7 km
1. Drive from Challans to Bilbaocar 627.7 km
6h 27m
€99–143
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
7h 20m
€71–206
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 - Airport Bus Station to Bilbaobus
8h 57m
€129–371
Train, fly to Santander Airport, bus
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 Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest to Bilbao Intermodalbus
9h 37m
€73–310
Train, fly to San Sebastián Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane NTE - EAS
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
9h 38m
€101–490
Train, fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane NTE - VIT
3. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Boluetabus
13h 12m
€75–348

Challans to Bilbao by bus

6Weekly Buses

12h 11mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 714.1 km
Duration: 12h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Bilbao Intermodal via Gare routière, Nantes, and Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián in around 12h 11m.

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