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

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Bilbao is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Bilbao is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Saintes to Bilbao?

The distance between Saintes and Bilbao is 514 km. The road distance is 450.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Saintes to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs €40 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Saintes to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Bilbao bus from?

Saintes to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saintes station.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Bilbao train from?

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

Train or bus from Saintes to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Saintes to Bilbao is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Saintes to Bilbao bus arrive?

Saintes to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

Where does the Saintes to Bilbao train arrive?

Saintes to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Saintes to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Bilbao is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Saintes to Bilbao.

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

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Saintes to Bilbao - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Saintes to Bilbao by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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1. Take the bus from Saintes to Vitoria-Gasteizbus FlixBus N1153
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodalbus A/3714 / ...
7h 12m
€43–74
Train, bus via Irun
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
7h 38m
€74–141
Drive 450.9 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Bilbaocar 450.9 km
4h 16m
€72–103
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BOD - BIO
8h 40m
€84–215
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 46m
€45–100
Train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
8h 27m
€68–134

Saintes to Bilbao by bus

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Distance: 514.5 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a bus from Saintes to Bilbao Intermodal via Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Saintes to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 8h 27m.

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