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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Nantes to Bilbao
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€45
Fastest journey
10 h
Average duration
11 h 31 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
453 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Bilbao will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 5 buses that leave Nantes for Bilbao on Mon, Nov 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 24 the direct buses cover the 453 km distance in an average of 11 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h .
On Mon, Nov 24 the slowest buses will take 14 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €52.
Distance: 453 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€46 Average price Cheapest | €174 Average price |
10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 9m Average total duration Fastest 9h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Nantes to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Bilbao buses for today, Sunday, November 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 8:10 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 10h00 | 6:10 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50025 · 95919 | 8:35 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 10h55 | 7:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Nantes, Route de Paris | 10h50 | 10:25 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 transfer | |
| 50766 · 3275 | 1:05 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 12h15 | 1:20 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| 80088 · 3169 | 3:05 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 12h15 | 3:20 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| 51028 · 3165 | 5:50 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 12h55 | 6:45 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:20 PM Nantes, Route de Paris | 9h55 | 7:15 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nantes to Bilbao
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Buses from Nantes to Bilbao run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 453 km distance in 9h 25m.
Distance 453 km |
Average bus duration 9h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 25m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa from Nantes to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Nantes to Bilbao with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa for as low as €24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Nantes to Bilbao
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Bilbao by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bilbao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Nantes, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Gare SNCF Sud, Nantes, Route de Paris and Nantes, Gare routière Baco (Eurolines Agence de Nantes). When arriving in Bilbao, you can end your route in coach stations like Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, Bilbao and Bilbao, Abando (Estación).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Gare SNCF Sud, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Nantes to Bilbao
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C1, 11, 12 Tram: 1
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
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