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

The cheapest way to get from Challans to Bilbao is to train and bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 12h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Challans to Bilbao is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Challans and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Bilbao via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Challans to Bilbao?

The distance between Challans and Bilbao is 709 km. The road distance is 628.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Challans to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs €60 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Challans to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Challans to Bilbao bus from?

Challans to Bilbao bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.

Where do I catch the Challans to Bilbao train from?

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

Train or bus from Challans to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Challans to Bilbao is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €280 and takes 13h 49m.

Where does the Challans to Bilbao bus arrive?

Challans to Bilbao bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.

Where does the Challans to Bilbao train arrive?

Challans to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Challans to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Bilbao is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Challans to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1082+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Challans to Bilbao - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct train between Challans and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Challans to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Nantes, St Pierre Des Corps, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

There are 9 ways to get from Challans to Bilbao by bus, train, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1721 / ...
11h 35m
€61–95
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodalbus
12h 11m
€54–98
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncfbus
2. Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
12h 40m
€101–179
Drive 628.4 km
1. Drive from Challans to Bilbaocar 628.4 km
6h 27m
€103–149
Train, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NTE - BIO
7h 43m
€83–252
Train
1. Take the train from Challans to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
5. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
13h 49m
€148–272
Train, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane NTE - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus
9h 22m
€125–379
Train, fly to Santander Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane NTE - SDR
3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
10h 7m
€118–256
Train, fly to San Sebastián Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Challans to Reze Pont Rousseautrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane NTE - EAS
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
10h 27m
€153–336

Challans to Bilbao by bus

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11h 35mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 708.7 km
Duration: 11h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Challans to Bilbao via Nantes in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Challans to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Nantes, St Pierre Des Corps, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 13h 49m.

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