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There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Bilbao by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bilbaobus bus FlixBus 711 / ...
    7h 55m
    €29–95

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbaobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 5m
    €16–85

  3. Drive 513.9 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Bilbaocar car 513.9 km
    4h 56m
    €81–117

  4. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane NTE - BIO
    9h 37m
    €88–230

  5. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane BOD - BIO
    9h 23m
    €74–238

La Rochelle to Bilbao by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Bilbao, Spain?

FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Bilbao twice daily. Tickets cost €29–95 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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