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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N1093 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royantrain train Ter
    7h 53m
    €60–94

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royanbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 55m
    €49–79

  3. Bus, train via Irun

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Hendayebus bus
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Ter
    8h 6m
    €85–137

  4. Drive  453.6 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Royancar car 453.6 km
    4h 39m
    €86–123

  5. Train via Saintes

    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 Saintestrain train Ter
    9h 56m
    €82–134

  6. 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 Royantrain train Ter
    10h 3m
    €82–133

Bilbao to Royan by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Royan via La Rochelle and La Rochelle - Bus Station in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Royan via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Saintes in around 9h 56m.

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