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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bilbao to Nantes
Cheapest price
$221
Average price
$224
Fastest journey
11 h 18 m
Average duration
15 h 45 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
453 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bilbao to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Nantes will cost around $224 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $221.
It's difficult to get from Bilbao to Nantes without transferring at least 3 times.
10:58 AM11h18Bilbao10:16 PMNantes$2211One-way3 transfers- 2:58 PM21h08Bilbao12:06 PMNantes$2211One-way3 transfers
- 5:58 AM12h31Bilbao6:29 PMNantes$2271One-way3 transfers
- 7:58 PM18h01Bilbao1:59 PMNantes$2271One-way3 transfers
- 10:58 AM11h18Bilbao10:16 PMNantes$2211One-way3 transfers
- 5:58 AM12h31Bilbao6:29 PMNantes$2271One-way3 transfers
- 7:58 PM18h01Bilbao1:59 PMNantes$2271One-way3 transfers
- 2:58 PM21h08Bilbao12:06 PMNantes$2211One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bilbao to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 9h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$223 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $229 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 57m Average total duration 14h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 37m Average total duration Fastest 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 39m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Nantes:
A bus is $173 (€140) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Nantes costing on average $223 (€180).
A bus is $179 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Nantes costing on average $229 (€185).
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 39m.
Train takes on average 14h 27m.
Tickets start at around $223 (€180) compared to roughly $134 (€108) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-89.78 (€-72.34). The journey takes 14h 27m versus 6h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bilbao to Nantes train times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Nantes trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:58 AM Bilbao | 12h31 | 6:29 PM Nantes | 3 transfers | |
| 10:58 AM Bilbao | 11h18 | 10:16 PM Nantes | 3 transfers | |
| 2:58 PM Bilbao | 21h08 | 12:06 PM Nantes | 3 transfers | |
| 7:58 PM Bilbao | 18h01 | 1:59 PM Nantes | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bilbao to Nantes
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Trains from Bilbao to Nantes run on average 3 times per day, taking around 14h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $221 (€178) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 14:40. The fastest train covers the 281 miles (453 km) distance in 11h 18m.
Distance 281 miles (453 km) |
Average train duration 14h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $221 (€178) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 11h 18m |
First train 5:08 AM |
Last train 2:40 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Euskotren from Bilbao to Nantes trainsEuskotren trains will get you between Bilbao and Nantes from $22 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bilbao to Nantes
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