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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Bilbao is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €60 - €120 and takes 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Bilbao via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Saint-Lazare, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

How far is it from Caen to Bilbao?

The distance between Caen and Bilbao is 1139 km. The road distance is 888 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 11h 34m and costs €180 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 11h 34m to get from Caen to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Bilbao bus from?

Caen to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Bilbao train from?

Caen to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Caen to Bilbao is to train which takes 11h 34m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Caen to Bilbao bus arrive?

Caen to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.

Where does the Caen to Bilbao train arrive?

Caen to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Bilbao is 888 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Caen to Bilbao.

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

Book your Caen to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1723+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Caen to Bilbao - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Caen to Bilbao by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
11h 34m
€182–317
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h
€64–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Rennes to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1721 / ...
14h 55m
€72–138
Drive 888 km
1. Drive from Caen to Bilbaocar 888 km
9h 14m
€145–210
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane CFR - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus
14h 30m
€154–571
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
13h 14m
€153–272
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ORY - BIO
6h 55m
€89–284
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CDG - BIO
7h 2m
€136–376
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane CDG - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus
8h 51m
€168–463
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ORY - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus
8h 49m
€196–481
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Santander Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane ORY - SDR
3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
9h 19m
€114–408

Caen to Bilbao by train and subway

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11h 34mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,139.4 km
Duration: 11h 34m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 11h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Bilbao via Rennes - Bus Station and Rennes in around 14h 55m.

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