What is the cheapest way to get from Lorient to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Bilbao is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lorient to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Lorient to Bilbao is to drive which takes 8h 9m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Lorient and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Lorient station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lorient - Échange Bus Station and arriving at Bilbao via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lorient and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

How far is it from Lorient to Bilbao?

The distance between Lorient and Bilbao is 840 km. The road distance is 812.3 km.

How do I travel from Lorient to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Lorient to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 27m and costs €75 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Lorient to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 12h 27m to get from Lorient to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lorient to Bilbao bus from?

Lorient to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lorient - Échange Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lorient to Bilbao train from?

Lorient to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lorient station.

Train or bus from Lorient to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Lorient to Bilbao is to train via Paris which takes 12h 31m and costs €210 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Lorient to Bilbao bus arrive?

Lorient to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where does the Lorient to Bilbao train arrive?

Lorient to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Lorient to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Bilbao is 812 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Lorient to Bilbao.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lorient to Bilbao?

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Lorient to Bilbao - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Lorient to Bilbao by train, bus, train (TGV), car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1721
12h 27m
€75–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1721
13h 15m
€58–105
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Lorient to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
12h 31m
€213–435
Drive 812.3 km
1. Drive from Lorient to Bilbaocar 812.3 km
8h 9m
€129–186
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane RNS - BIO
10h 36m
€174–384
Train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
13h 59m
€132–269
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NTE - BIO
8h 46m
€102–275
Train to Brest Bretagne Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Lorient to Bresttrain
2. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BES - BIO
9h 58m
€142–430
Train to Brest Bretagne Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lorient to Bresttrain
2. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BES - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
10h 52m
€193–490

Lorient to Bilbao by train and bus

4Weekly Services

12h 27mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 840.1 km
Duration: 12h 27m

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

You can take a train from Lorient to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 12h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Bilbao via Nantes in around 13h 15m.

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