The average train between Bilbao and Vannes takes 18h 57m and the fastest train takes 13h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to Vannes. 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 Vannes. 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 Vannes at 6:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 18h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Vannes station via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.
Bilbao to Vannes train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Vannes train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Vannes station.
The distance between Bilbao and Vannes is 488.8 km. The road distance is 868 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Vannes via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, and Nantes in around 14h 57m.