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How to get fromBilbao to Caenby bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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There are 11 ways to get from Bilbao to Caen by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus bus
    2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    10h 27m
    €170–354

  2. Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane BIO - ORY
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    7h 44m
    €72–272

  3. Bus, train via Tours

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toursbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tours to Caentrain train Ter
    13h 8m
    €84–200

  4. Drive 888 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Caencar car 888 km
    9h 15m
    €141–203

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Caentrain train Ter
    14h 1m
    €132–293

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus bus FlixBus N1093 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    16h 51m
    €88–153

  7. Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BIO - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    7h 50m
    €135–355

  8. Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritzbus bus
    3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BIQ - CDG
    4. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    8h 51m
    €173–448

  9. Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritzbus bus
    3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane BIQ - ORY
    4. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    8h 40m
    €170–445

  10. Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane SDR - ORY
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    8h 6m
    €118–388

  11. Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritzbus bus
    3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane plane BIQ - CFR
    7h 58m
    €167–577

Bilbao to Caen by bus, train, and subway

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,134.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 27m

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

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Caen via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 14h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Caen - Bus Station via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal in around 16h 51m.

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