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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cognac to Bilbao by train, bus, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus bus FlixBus N1721 / ...
    8h 26m
    €53–99

  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
    €42–78

  3. 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 37m
    €86–150

  4. Drive 449.4 km

    1. Drive from Cognac to Bilbaocar car 449.4 km
    4h 36m
    €72–103

  5. 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 20m
    €72–143

Cognac to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

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 37m. 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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