The average train between Vannes and Bilbao takes 20h 36m and the fastest train takes 12h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Vannes 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 Vannes and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vannes is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 20h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vannes to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Vannes station and arriving at Bilbao station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.
Vannes to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vannes station.
Vannes to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Vannes and Bilbao is 488.8 km. The road distance is 868 km.
You can take a train from Vannes to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Nantes, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 14h 38m.