There are 6 ways to get from Les Mathes to Bilbao by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Saint-Jean-de-Luz
best- Take the train from Royan to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
9h 59m€103–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1721 / ...
11h 11m€44–88Train, bus
- Take the train from Royan to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 3m€52–117Drive 468.5 km
- Drive from Les Mathes to Bilbaocar 468.5 km
4h 51m€75–108Train via Bordeaux
- Take the train from Royan to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
10h 48m€70–151Train
- Take the train from Royan to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Hendayetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
11h 3m€98–176
Les Mathes to Bilbao by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Les Mathes to Bilbao is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 11h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Les Mathes to Bilbao is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Les Mathes to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from LES MATHES - Eglise and arriving at Bilbao via Royan and La Rochelle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Les Mathes to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Royan and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Les Mathes and Bilbao is 600 km. The road distance is 468.5 km.
The best way to get from Les Mathes to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Saint-Jean-de-Luz which takes 9h 59m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Les Mathes to Bilbao, including transfers.
Les Mathes to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Royan station.
Les Mathes to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Royan station.
The best way to get from Les Mathes to Bilbao is to train via Bordeaux which takes 10h 48m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 11h 11m.
What companies run services between Les Mathes, France and Bilbao, Spain?
You can take a bus from LES MATHES - Eglise to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via ROYAN - Gare arrivée, Royan, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LES MATHES - Eglise to Bilbao via Royan, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and La Rochelle in around 11h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Royan to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Royan to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Royan to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Royan to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Angouleme to St Jean De Luz Ciboure
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Angouleme to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Phone
- +33 0970 870 870
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Les Mathes to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Les Mathes to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Les Mathes to Bilbao is 468 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Les Mathes to Bilbao.
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