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How to get fromCognac to Bilbaoby train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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There are 6 ways to get from Cognac to Bilbao by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train, bus via Saint-Jean-de-Luz

    best
    1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Angouleme to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain train Tgv
    3. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    7h 37m
    €84–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Angoulême - Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 5m
    €38–72

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pons to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus bus FlixBus N1143 / ...
    8h 1m
    €42–82

  4. Drive 449.4 km

    1. Drive from Cognac to Bilbaocar car 449.4 km
    4h 36m
    €71–102

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Angouleme to Hendayetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
    8h 38m
    €80–140

  6. Train via Bordeaux

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
    9h 36m
    €65–143

Cognac to Bilbao by train and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Cognac to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Angouleme, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Bilbao Intermodal via Angoulême - Bus Station in around 9h 5m.

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