There are 9 ways to get from Rennes to Bilbao by bus, train (TGV), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rennes to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1158
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus Do01 / ...
12h€61–98Train
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
14h 14m€126–273Drive 753.8 km
- Drive from Rennes to Bilbaocar 753.8 km
7h 39m€119–172Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane RNS - BIO
9h 54m€132–324Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 25m€61–126Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane RNS - BIQ
- Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
8h 38m€213–454Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NTE - BIO
8h 37m€96–254Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
- Take the train from Rennes to Massy Tgvtrain
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ORY - BIO
6h 28m€106–321Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
- Take the train from Rennes to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane CDG - BIO
7h 7m€150–400
Rennes to Bilbao by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Bilbao is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €100 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Nantes, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
The distance between Rennes and Bilbao is 764 km. The road distance is 753.8 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 12h to get from Rennes to Bilbao, including transfers.
Rennes to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Bilbao is to bus which takes 12h and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 14h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €330 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Bilbao, Spain?
You can take a bus from Rennes to Bilbao Intermodal via Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián in around 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rennes to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Nantes, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 14h 14m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Bilbao Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150–260
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Bilbao Airport via Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–650
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–280
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €70–170
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–170
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Bilbao Airport via Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Tuesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–260
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–230
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Bilbao Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150–260
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Bilbao Airport via Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–650
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–280
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €70–170
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Bilbao Airport via Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Tuesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–260
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–230
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Bilbao Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–490
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Bilbao Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–600
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130–750
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bilbao Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–320
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Bilbao Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–490
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130–750
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bilbao Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–320
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar 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
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Website
- Rede Expressos
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More Questions & Answers
Rennes to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at San Sebastian / Donostia station.
Rennes to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Bilbao is 754 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Rennes to Bilbao.
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