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 via Lyon which costs €60 - €130 and takes 19h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Basque Country is to train and fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €80 - €250.

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 37m.

How far is it from Alsace to Basque Country?

The distance between Alsace and Basque Country is 1281 km. The road distance is 1103.8 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 37m and costs €120 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 10h 37m 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 37m and costs €120 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €200 and takes 19h, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €280 and takes 7h 49m.

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 1104 km. It takes approximately 11h 9m to drive from Alsace to Basque Country.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1644+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Alsace to Basque Country - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Alsace to Basque Country by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 37m
€128–429
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Lyonbus N1315 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1149 / ...
19h 30m
€62–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h
€66–193
Drive 1,103.8 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,103.8 km
11h 9m
€172–248
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane SXB - BIO
7h 49m
€89–279
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 43m
€160–325
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
8h 25m
€131–383
Train to Basel, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
6h 26m
€82–245
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 4m
€70–246
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 54m
€109–296

Alsace to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

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10h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,280.7 km
Duration: 10h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to San Sebastián - Bus Station via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 19h.

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