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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Basque Country is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Basque Country is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Basque Country station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf, Gare de l'Est, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

How far is it from Basel to Basque Country?

The distance between Basel and Basque Country is 961 km. The road distance is 1052.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 11h 38m and costs €140 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Basel to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Basque Country bus from?

Basel to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

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

Basel to Basque Country train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Basel to Basque Country is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €430 and takes 11h 38m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Basque Country bus arrive?

Basel to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Basel to Basque Country train arrive?

Basel to Basque Country train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Basque Country is 1052 km. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Basel to Basque Country.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Basque Country?

Book your Basel to Basque Country bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1608+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Basel to Basque Country - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Basque Country by plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, 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.

Fly Basel to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BSL - BIO
4h 45m
€69–207
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Paris EstTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to HendayeTgv
11h 38m
€148–428
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to BernFlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to San Sebastián - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
18h 20m
€75–124
Drive 1,052.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastián1,052.2 km
10h 56m
€181–261
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)ZRH - BIO
5h 55m
€95–283
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)GVA - BIO
8h 1m
€112–301
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
8h 14m
€71–271
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fribourg to San Sebastian / DonostiaFlixBus N1156
21h 8m
€117–187

Basel to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

11h 38mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 961.2 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Basque Country, Spain?

easyJet and Vueling Airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Amara-Donostia via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 11h 38m.

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