There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Larochelle by bus, train, car, 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 via Saint-Jean-de-Luz
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 Marmandetrain Ter
7h 53m€63–125Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marmandetrain Ter / ...
8h 9m€41–86Drive 327 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Larochellecar 327 km
3h 45m€52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Marmandebus Autocar
8h 59m€48–74Train
- 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 Marmandetrain Ter
9h 33m€58–122
Bilbao to Larochelle by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Larochelle is to bus and train which costs €40 - €90 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Larochelle is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Larochelle. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at HLM Taridon via Bordeaux St Jean and LR Marmande - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Larochelle. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Marmande via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Bilbao and Larochelle is 457 km. The road distance is 327 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Larochelle without a car is to bus and train via Saint-Jean-de-Luz which takes 7h 53m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Bilbao to Larochelle, including transfers.
Bilbao to Larochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Larochelle train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Larochelle is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Larochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Bilbao to HLM Taridon via Bordeaux, Bordeaux St Jean, Marmande, and LR Marmande - Gare SNCF in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to HLM Taridon via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Marmande, and LR Marmande - Gare SNCF in around 9h 33m.
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 St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- 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 Marmande
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- 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 Marmande
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
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 Marmande
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- 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 St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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
- 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
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 Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Marmande
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Larochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Bilbao to Larochelle train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Larochelle is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Bilbao to Larochelle.
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