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

The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Bilbao is to bus which costs €40 - €130 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chinon to Bilbao is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Chinon and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Chinon to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Gare de Tours 4 and Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Chinon and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Chinon to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via St Pierre Des Corps, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Chinon to Bilbao?

The distance between Chinon and Bilbao is 732 km. The road distance is 643.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Chinon to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 42m and costs €110 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Chinon to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chinon to Bilbao bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chinon to Bilbao train from?

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

Train or bus from Chinon to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Chinon to Bilbao is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €230 and takes 12h 11m.

Where does the Chinon to Bilbao bus arrive?

Chinon to Bilbao bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.

Where does the Chinon to Bilbao train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chinon to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Bilbao is 643 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Chinon to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1762+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chinon to Bilbao by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tours to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Ter
4. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
9h 42m
€119–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
11h 25m
€43–123
Drive 643.1 km
1. Drive from Chinon to Bilbaocar 643.1 km
6h 34m
€103–148
Train, train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain
3. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ORY - BIO
7h 25m
€89–296
Bus via Tours
1. Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Tours to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1193A
11h 28m
€53–93
Train
1. Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain 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
12h 11m
€105–225
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CDG - BIO
8h 4m
€135–395
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain
2. Take the train from Tours to Nantestrain
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NTE - BIO
10h 34m
€110–296
Train, train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain
3. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ORY - BIQ
4. Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus
9h 19m
€185–483

Chinon to Bilbao by train and bus

12Weekly Services

9h 42mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 731.7 km
Duration: 9h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Chinon to Bilbao Intermodal via Tours, Gare de Tours 4, Peupliers, and Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station in around 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chinon to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Tours, Gare de Tours 5, St Pierre Gare, St Pierre Des Corps, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 12h 11m.

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