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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Poitiers is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Poitiers is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs €90 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Poitiers via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Poitiers via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Poitiers?

The distance between Bilbao and Poitiers is 565 km. The road distance is 562.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Poitiers without a car is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 8h 35m and costs €45 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Bilbao to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Poitiers bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Poitiers train from?

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

Train or bus from Bilbao to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Poitiers is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 8h 35m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €170 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Bilbao to Poitiers bus arrive?

Bilbao to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Bilbao to Poitiers train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Poitiers is 562 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Bilbao to Poitiers.

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

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

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 878+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Bilbao to Poitiers - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Poitiers by bus, train (TGV), car, plane, or train

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Bus via Bordeaux
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1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Poitiersbus FlixBus S703
8h 35m
€45–73
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 Poitierstrain Tgv
9h 57m
€77–168
Drive 562.1 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Poitierscar 562.1 km
5h 39m
€91–131
Fly from Bilbao Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIO - ORY
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain
7h 12m
€96–313
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Do01 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 40m
€47–82
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIQ - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain
7h 54m
€202–492

Bilbao to Poitiers by bus

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Distance: 565.2 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Poitiers via Bordeaux in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Poitiers via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 9h 57m.

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