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How to get fromBilbao to Nantesby bus, train (TGV), car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Nantes by bus, train (TGV), car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Nantesbus bus FlixBus N1721 / ...
    9h
    €50–85

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 9m
    €44–84

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nantestrain train
    12h 20m
    €107–193

  4. Drive  648.4 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Nantescar car 648.4 km
    6h 26m
    €106–153

  5. Fly from Bilbao Airport

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane BIO - NTE
    7h 10m
    €73–234

  6. Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus bus
    2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane BIQ - NTE
    8h 27m
    €114–352

  7. Bus to Santander Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane SDR - NTE
    8h 32m
    €134–260

  8. Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane EAS - NTE
    9h 7m
    €143–319

Bilbao to Nantes by bus

Calendar33Weekly Buses
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 658.4 km
  • Duration: 9h

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bilbao to Nantes 5 times a day. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Nantes via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 12h 20m.

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