The average train between Bilbao and Saint-Nazaire takes 17h 40m and the fastest train takes 11h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Saint-Nazaire. 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 5 times a day between Bilbao and Saint-Nazaire. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Saint-Nazaire at 3:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 17h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Bilbao to Saint-Nazaire? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Saint-Nazaire. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Saint-Nazaire station via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
Bilbao to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at St Nazaire station.
The distance between Bilbao and Saint-Nazaire is 449.6 km. The road distance is 947 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to St Nazaire via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, St Pierre Des Corps, and Nantes in around 12h 14m.