There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Châtellerault by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Chatelleraulttrain Tgv
8h 10m€89–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao to Poitiers Futuroscopebus FlixBus N1143
9h€51–77Drive 596.5 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Châtelleraultcar 596.5 km
5h 57m€97–139Fly, 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 St Pierre Des Corps to Chatelleraulttrain
7h 46m€98–302Train
- 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 Chatelleraulttrain Tgv
9h 45m€92–158Train via Poitiers
- 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 Poitierstrain Tgv
10h 18m€92–168
Bilbao to Châtellerault by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Châtellerault is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Châtellerault is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs €95 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Châtellerault. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Poitiers Futuroscope via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Châtellerault. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Chatellerault via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Bilbao and Châtellerault is 615 km. The road distance is 596.5 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Châtellerault without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 10m and costs €85 - €160.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Bilbao to Châtellerault, including transfers.
Bilbao to Châtellerault bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Châtellerault train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Châtellerault is to bus which takes 9h and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Châtellerault, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Bilbao to Poitiers Futuroscope once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Chatellerault via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 9h 45m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–190
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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Châtellerault bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poitiers Futuroscope station.
Bilbao to Châtellerault train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Châtellerault is 596 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Bilbao to Châtellerault.
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