What is the distance between Nantes and Bilbao?

About 281 miles (454 km) separate Nantes and Bilbao.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nantes to Bilbao?

If you're headed to Bilbao from Nantes, chances are that your bus will leave from 2 route de Paris and arrive at Estación Autobuses. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bilbao?

Once in Bilbao, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Fine Arts, Bilbao Maritime Museum, Plentzia, Day Trip to Donostia - San Sebastián and Plaza Nueva - Plaza Barria.

Bus Nantes to Bilbao from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nantes to Bilbao on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00am	4 Route de Paris	21h 25m	6:25am	Estación Autobuses	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:40am	4 Route de Paris	22h 45m	11:25pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Bilbao on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	4 Route de Paris	12h 20m	11:25pm	Estación Autobuses	Cheapest
Bus	9:35am	Nantes	10h 55m	8:30pm	Estación Autobuses	Fastest
Bus	6:05pm	4 Route de Paris	12h 20m	6:25am	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 8:07 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Nantes to Bilbao

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

281 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $178	Average Duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$51 - $68	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nantes and Bilbao?

Stops in Nantes

A
2 route de Paris
2 route de Paris , 44000 Nantes, France
B
Nantes Airport
Visit page
C
Hotel Mercure
51 Quai de Malakoff, 44000 Nantes, France
D
10 Allée de la Maison Rouge
10 Allée de la Maison Rouge, 44000 Nantes, France
E
15 Rue de Briord
15 Rue de Briord, 44000 Nantes, France

Stops in Bilbao

A
Estación Autobuses
Calle Gurtubay, 1 - 48013 Bilbao
Visit page
B
Zorroza, Abaro Estrata
Abaro Estrata, 2, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
Visit page
C
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
D
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
E
Hotel Carlton
Federico Moyúa Plaza 11, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia Spain
F
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,159 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Nantes to Bilbao by bus

What is the distance between Nantes and Bilbao?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nantes to Bilbao?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bilbao?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/23

$43

11/24

$49

Today

No data

11/26

$62

11/27

$60

11/28

$36

11/29

No data

11/30

$62

The cheapest trip from Nantes to Bilbao was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nantes to Bilbao, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $100 for a bus ticket from Nantes to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.