What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Brest?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Brest is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 15h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Brest?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Brest is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs €140 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Brest station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Brest - SNCF Train Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Brest. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Brest via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Brest?

The distance between Bilbao and Brest is 598 km. The road distance is 941.7 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Brest without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Brest without a car is to train via Paris which takes 13h 19m and costs €250 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Brest?

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Bilbao to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Brest bus from?

Bilbao to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Brest train from?

Bilbao to Brest train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Brest?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Brest is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs €140 - €330. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €250 - €450 and takes 13h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 15h 10m.

Where does the Bilbao to Brest bus arrive?

Bilbao to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.

Where does the Bilbao to Brest train arrive?

Bilbao to Brest train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Brest is 942 km. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Bilbao to Brest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Brest?

Book your Bilbao to Brest bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 1500+ hotels available in Brest.

Bilbao to Brest - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Brest by plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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Fly from Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BIO - BES
7h 45m
€146–326
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Nantesbus FlixBus N711 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 10m
€85–133
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
13h 19m
€257–443
Drive 941.7 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Brestcar 941.7 km
9h 30m
€178–258
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BIQ - BES
10h 20m
€158–574
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nantestrain
4. Take the train from Nantes to Bresttrain Ter
16h 24m
€187–313

Bilbao to Brest by train

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13h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 598.1 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Brest, France?

Air France, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Brest via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 13h 19m.

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