The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rennes to Bilbao
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
11 h 25 m
Average duration
12 h 26 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
548 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rennes to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rennes to Bilbao will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £37.
Of the 14 buses that leave Rennes for Bilbao every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 548 km distance in an average of 12 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 13 h 45 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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Compare coach and flight for Rennes to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 11h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £127.
Distance: 548 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£48 Average Price Cheapest | £273 Average Price |
12h 1m Average total duration Fastest 11h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 10m Average total duration 15h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Rennes to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Bilbao coaches for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 06:20 Rennes, Gare Routière | 11h50 | 18:10 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 Rennes, Gare Routière | 13h55 | 05:25 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:20 Rennes, Gare Routière | 12h55 | 10:15 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rennes to Bilbao
Buses from Rennes to Bilbao run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 548 km distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 548 km |
Average bus duration 11h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa from Rennes to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Rennes to Bilbao with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Rennes to Bilbao coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rennes to Bilbao by coach. 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 coach, 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 Rennes, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Rennes, Gare Routière and Rennes, Boulevard Solférino. When arriving in Bilbao, you can end your trip in coach stations like Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Rennes, Gare Routière, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rennes and Bilbao
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de la Gare (0.2 km)
- Crêperie La Gavotte (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C1, C2, 11, 12 Metro: A Train: TER, TGV
- 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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