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How to get fromÎle de Ré to Bilbaoby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Île de Ré to Bilbao by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bilbaobus bus FlixBus N1721 / ...
    9h 2m
    €47–77

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 46m
    €42–90

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    9h 54m
    €80–168

  4. Drive 533.7 km

    1. Drive from La Flotte to Bilbaocar car 533.7 km
    5h 12m
    €85–123

Île de Ré to Bilbao by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Bilbao, Spain?

FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Bilbao 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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