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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Angouleme to Hendayetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    7h 27m
    €88–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Angoulême to Bordeauxbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus bus
    8h 48m
    €38–62

  3. Train, bus via Bordeaux

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 35m
    €47–93

  4. Drive  449.4 km

    1. Drive from Cognac to Bilbaocar car 449.4 km
    4h 36m
    €74–106

  5. Train

    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 33m
    €72–132

Cognac to Bilbao by train and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Bilbao via Angouleme-Gare Sncf, Angoulême, and Bordeaux in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cognac to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Saintes, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 9h 33m.

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