There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Royan by bus, train, train (TGV), or car
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- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royantrain Ter
8h 27m€49–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Gare routière to ROY Gare Intermodalebus 153
9h 38m€41–75Train
- 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 Royantrain Ter
9h 54m€67–148Drive 453.6 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Royancar 453.6 km
4h 39m€72–103Train via Saintes
- 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 Saintestrain Ter
9h 58m€67–146
Bilbao to Royan by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Royan is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Royan is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Royan. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at ROY Gare Intermodale via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Royan. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Royan via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Bilbao and Royan is 498 km. The road distance is 453.6 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Royan without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 27m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Bilbao to Royan, including transfers.
Bilbao to Royan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Royan train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Royan is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Royan, France?
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Royan via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to ROY Gare Intermodale via Gare routière in around 9h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Gare routière to ROY Gare Intermodale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar 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
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gare routière to ROY Gare Intermodale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Royan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Bilbao to Royan train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Royan is 454 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Bilbao to Royan.
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