There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Royan by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
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 Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royantrain Ter
7h 35m€55–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royanbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 25m€48–76Bus, train via Saintes
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain Ter
9h 18m€72–133Drive 453.6 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Royancar 453.6 km
4h 39m€75–108Train
- 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
10h 19m€75–133Train 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 Saint-Jean to Saintestrain Ter
10h 58m€74–134
Bilbao to Royan by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Royan is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 25m.
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 Royan via La Rochelle - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
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 10h 19m.
The distance between Bilbao and Royan is 497 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 7h 35m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 7h 35m 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 bus which takes 9h 25m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 10h 19m.
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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Royan via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 10h 19m.
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
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- 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
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
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Booking & Getting There
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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