What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Basque Country is to bus which costs €95 - €210 and takes 23h.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Basque Country is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs €100 - €440.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Selestat, Gare de l'Est, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Alsace to Basque Country?

The distance between Alsace and Basque Country is 1280 km. The road distance is 1102.9 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Basque Country without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 23m and costs €220 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Alsace to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Basque Country train from?

Alsace to Basque Country train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Selestat station.

Train, bus or fly from Alsace to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Alsace to Basque Country is to train via Paris which takes 10h 23m and costs €220 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €210 and takes 23h, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €440 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Alsace to Basque Country train arrive?

Alsace to Basque Country train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Basque Country is 1103 km. It takes approximately 11h 7m to drive from Alsace to Basque Country.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1783+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Alsace to Basque Country - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Alsace to Basque Country by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
10h 23m
€226–428
Train to Basel, fly to Bilbao Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
6h 25m
€91–304
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
4. Take the bus from Annemasse to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
22h 51m
€177–428
Drive 1,102.9 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,102.9 km
11h 7m
€174–251
Train
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
12h 36m
€255–440
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
23h
€100–201
Train to Basel, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
6h 45m
€107–355
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
7h 56m
€130–382
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourgtrain
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane STR - BIO
8h 53m
€116–323
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain
8h 29m
€110–307
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane SXB - BIQ
6h 24m
€108–437

Alsace to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

10h 23mAverage Duration

€226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,280.4 km
Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Alsace, France and Basque Country, Spain?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Amara-Donostia via Selestat, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to San Sebastián - Bus Station via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station, and Metz - Bus Station in around 23h.

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