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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Bilbao is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Bilbao is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs €160 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Bilbao via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

How far is it from Brest to Bilbao?

The distance between Brest and Bilbao is 607 km. The road distance is 941.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Brest to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 17m and costs €120 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Brest to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Bilbao bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Brest to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Brest to Bilbao is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h 40m.

Where does the Brest to Bilbao bus arrive?

Brest to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Brest to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Bilbao is 941 km. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Brest to Bilbao.

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

Book your Brest to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1680+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Brest to Bilbao - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Brest to Bilbao by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BES - BIO
7h 42m
€164–306
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 40m
€72–125
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brest to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Bilbaobus FlixBus N711 / ...
14h 17m
€121–194
Drive 941.3 km
1. Drive from Brest to Bilbaocar 941.3 km
9h 29m
€178–257
Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BES - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus
10h 23m
€156–523
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane RNS - BIO
11h 23m
€181–441
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brest to Nantesbus N724 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Bilbaobus FlixBus N711 / ...
15h 40m
€79–129

Brest to Bilbao by train and bus

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14h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 607 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

Air France, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to Bilbao via Nantes in around 15h 40m.

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