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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Saintes 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 Saintestrain train Intercités / ...
    6h 50m
    €44–80

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus bus A/3714 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Saintesbus bus FlixBus N1153
    7h 15m
    €36–67

  3. Bus, train via Saint-Jean-de-Luz

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus bus
    2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Ter
    7h 14m
    €66–135

  4. Drive 447.3 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Saintescar car 447.3 km
    4h 17m
    €71–102

  5. 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 Saintestrain train Ter
    9h 5m
    €61–133

Bilbao to Saintes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar75Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saintes via Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Saintes via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 9h 5m.

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