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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Bilbao Intermodalby bus, train (TGV), car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Bilbao Intermodal by bus, train (TGV), car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus Do01 / ...
    7h 52m
    €42–71

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville 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 56m
    €83–144

  3. Drive  515.2 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Bilbao Intermodalcar car 515.2 km
    4h 57m
    €85–122

  4. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane NTE - BIO
    8h 52m
    €104–317

  5. Bus via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus bus FlixBus N1093 / ...
    7h 57m
    €44–69

  6. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane BOD - BIO
    9h 26m
    €92–282

La Rochelle to Bilbao Intermodal by bus

Calendar32Weekly Buses
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Bilbao Intermodal, Spain?

You can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Bilbao Intermodal via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo, and San Mamés in around 9h 56m.

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