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How to get fromRoyan to Bilbaoby train, bus, train (TGV), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Royan to Bilbao by train, bus, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Royan to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus bus FlixBus N1093 / ...
    7h 11m
    €55–91

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Gare routièrebus bus 153
    2. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bilbaobus bus FlixBus N1721 / ...
    9h 59m
    €42–78

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Royan 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 17m
    €74–130

  4. Drive  454 km

    1. Drive from Royan to Bilbaocar car 454 km
    4h 38m
    €74–107

  5. Train via Saintes

    1. Take the train from Saintes 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
    10h 8m
    €74–130

Royan to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Royan to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Bilbao via La Rochelle in around 9h 59m.

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