There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Chinon by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tourstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
9h 30m€119–221Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toursbus
- Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus Autocar
10h 51m€47–117Drive 637 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Chinoncar 637 km
6h 43m€102–147Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIO - ORY
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
8h 9m€90–295Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
11h 48m€102–218Bus via Poitiers
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Viaduc to Aire d'échange du Bellaybus 110
12h 21m€54–89Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIQ - ORY
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
8h 31m€186–485Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIO - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
8h 54m€136–394Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIQ - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
9h 21m€167–474Fly Bilbao Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BIO - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
11h 17m€111–295
Bilbao to Chinon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Chinon is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Chinon is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Chinon via Peupliers and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Chinon via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Bilbao and Chinon is 733 km. The road distance is 637 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Chinon without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 30m and costs €110 - €230.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Bilbao to Chinon, including transfers.
Bilbao to Chinon bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Chinon train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Chinon is to bus which takes 10h 51m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €220 and takes 11h 48m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Chinon, France?
You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Chinon via Peupliers, Gare de Tours 3, and Tours in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Chinon via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, St Pierre Des Corps, St Pierre Gare, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 11h 48m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–270
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–410
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Poitiers - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Chinon bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Tours station.
Bilbao to Chinon train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Chinon is 637 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Bilbao to Chinon.
There are 763+ hotels available in Chinon.












