There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Fontenay-le-Comte by bus, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bilbao to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Fontenay Le Comtebus Autocar
9h 28m€56–90Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Pemubus L17
10h 42m€52–101Train
- 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 Lucontrain
12h 6m€88–192Drive 550.2 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Fontenay-le-Comtecar 550.2 km
5h 26m€87–126
Bilbao to Fontenay-le-Comte by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Fontenay-le-Comte is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €50 - €110 and takes 10h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Fontenay-le-Comte is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Fontenay-le-Comte. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Fontenay Le Comte via La Rochelle Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Fontenay-le-Comte. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Lucon via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between Bilbao and Fontenay-le-Comte is 577 km. The road distance is 550.2 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Fontenay-le-Comte without a car is to bus which takes 9h 28m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Bilbao to Fontenay-le-Comte, including transfers.
Bilbao to Fontenay-le-Comte bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Fontenay-le-Comte train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Fontenay-le-Comte is to bus which takes 9h 28m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €200 and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Fontenay-le-Comte, France?
You can take a bus from Bilbao to Fontenay Le Comte via La Rochelle and La Rochelle Ville in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Fontenay Le Comte Pole Sante via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lucon, and Lucon in around 12h 6m.
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lucon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from La Rochelle Ville to Fontenay Le Comte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Pemu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Fontenay-le-Comte bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Bilbao to Fontenay-le-Comte train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Fontenay-le-Comte is 550 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Bilbao to Fontenay-le-Comte.
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