The average train between Rennes and Bilbao takes 21h 11m and the fastest train takes 13h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes to Bilbao. 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 Rennes and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 9:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 21h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Bilbao station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.
Rennes to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Rennes and Bilbao is 547.9 km. The road distance is 992 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Nantes, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 14h 34m.
