What is the cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Bilbao is to train and bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 12h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Bilbao is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Loire Valley and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Saumur Nord -Vivy and arriving at Bilbao via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Loire Valley and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Loire Valley to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Saumur and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via St Pierre Des Corps, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Bilbao?

The distance between Loire Valley and Bilbao is 784 km. The road distance is 639.8 km.

How do I travel from Loire Valley to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 11h 8m and costs €95 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Loire Valley to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Loire Valley to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loire Valley to Bilbao bus from?

Loire Valley to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saumur Nord -Vivy station.

Where do I catch the Loire Valley to Bilbao train from?

Loire Valley to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.

Train or bus from Loire Valley to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Bilbao is to bus which takes 11h 8m and costs €95 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Loire Valley to Bilbao bus arrive?

Loire Valley to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tours station.

Where does the Loire Valley to Bilbao train arrive?

Loire Valley to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Bilbao is 640 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Loire Valley to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1721+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Loire Valley to Bilbao - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Loire Valley to Bilbao by bus, train (TGV), car, train, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Saumur Nord -Vivy to Toursbus 724
2. Take the bus from Tours to Bilbaobus FlixBus 1645 / ...
11h 8m
€96–142
Train, bus
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1. Take the train from Port Boulet to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 33m
€78–124
Train
1. Take the train from Saumur to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
11h 17m
€147–247
Drive 639.8 km
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Bilbaocar 639.8 km
6h 32m
€105–151
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NTE - BIO
8h 23m
€123–309
Train, train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Saumur to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain
3. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ORY - BIO
7h 10m
€125–337
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Saumur to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CDG - BIO
7h 49m
€166–421
Train, train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saumur to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain
3. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ORY - BIQ
4. Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus
9h 4m
€232–534

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) flights

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Distance: 784.2 km
Duration: 11h 8m

What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Bilbao via Saumur Nord -Vivy and Tours in around 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Saumur, St Pierre Des Corps, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 11h 17m.

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