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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Bilbao is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €50 - €100 and takes 16h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 8h 8m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Cherbourg and Bilbao?

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

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg 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 12h 46m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Bilbao?

The distance between Cherbourg and Bilbao is 1271 km. The road distance is 954.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs €200 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 12h 46m to get from Cherbourg to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Bilbao bus from?

Cherbourg to Bilbao bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Bilbao train from?

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

Train or bus from Cherbourg to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Bilbao is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs €200 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 15h 15m.

Where does the Cherbourg to Bilbao bus arrive?

Cherbourg to Bilbao bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Cherbourg to Bilbao train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cherbourg to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Bilbao is 955 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Cherbourg to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1721+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Cherbourg to Bilbao - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cherbourg to Bilbao by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Cherbourg 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
12h 46m
€205–356
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodalbus
16h 19m
€52–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
2. Take the bus from Rennes to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1721 / ...
15h 15m
€61–96
Drive 954.6 km
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Bilbaocar 954.6 km
10h 12m
€155–224
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ORY - BIO
8h 8m
€112–323
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
2. Take the train from Caen 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
15h 25m
€175–313
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CDG - BIO
8h 15m
€164–405
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cherbourg 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 - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
9h 39m
€188–499
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cherbourg 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 - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
9h 37m
€206–507
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain
2. Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain
3. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane RNS - BIO
13h 48m
€193–419

Cherbourg to Bilbao by train and subway

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Distance: 1,270.8 km
Duration: 12h 46m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a train from Cherbourg 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 12h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Bilbao via Rennes-Gare Routiere and Rennes in around 15h 15m.

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