The average train between Bilbao and Nantes takes 13h 52m and the fastest train takes 11h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Nantes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bilbao and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Nantes at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 13h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Nantes station via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
Bilbao to Nantes train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Nantes train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Nantes station.
The distance between Bilbao and Nantes is 452.6 km. The road distance is 733 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Nantes via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 11h 51m.