What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Lorient?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Lorient is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Lorient?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Lorient is to drive which takes 8h 12m and costs €130 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Lorient?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Lorient station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Lorient?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Lorient via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Lorient?

The distance between Bilbao and Lorient is 847 km. The road distance is 813.5 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Lorient without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Lorient without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h and costs €80 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Lorient?

It takes approximately 12h to get from Bilbao to Lorient, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Lorient bus from?

Bilbao to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Lorient train from?

Bilbao to Lorient train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Lorient?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Lorient is to train which takes 15h 20m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Bilbao to Lorient bus arrive?

Bilbao to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.

Where does the Bilbao to Lorient train arrive?

Bilbao to Lorient train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Lorient?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Lorient is 813 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Bilbao to Lorient.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Lorient?

Book your Bilbao to Lorient bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1467+ hotels available in Lorient.

Bilbao to Lorient - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Lorient by bus, train, train (TGV), car, or plane

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
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
2. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain Ter
12h
€85–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lorient - Échange Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 35m
€66–102
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nantestrain
4. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain Ter
15h 20m
€142–253
Drive 813.5 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Lorientcar 813.5 km
8h 12m
€132–191
Fly Bilbao Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BIO - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain
10h 29m
€176–391
Fly Bilbao Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BIO - BES
2. Take the train from Brest to Lorienttrain
10h 7m
€132–434
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BIQ - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Lorienttrain
11h 19m
€193–512
Fly Bilbao Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BIO - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
10h 10m
€103–294
Bus, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lorient South Brittany Airport
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Toulouse Matabiautrain
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT)plane TLS - LRT
10h 18m
€142–468

Bilbao to Lorient by bus and train

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Map of how to get from Bilbao to Lorient.

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Distance: 847.1 km
Duration: 12h

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

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Lorient via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Nantes in around 15h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 12h 35m.

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