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 €90 - €170 and takes 20h 3m.

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 48m and costs €75 - €280.

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, Brausebad and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station via Basel Euroairport FR and Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 3m.

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 Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Basque Country?

The distance between Basel and Basque Country is 962 km. The road distance is 1051.4 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 via Paris which takes 10h 8m and costs €230 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 Euroairport FR 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 48m and costs €75 - €280. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €230 - €450 and takes 10h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 20h 3m.

Where does the Basel to Basque Country bus arrive?

Basel to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva 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 Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Basque Country is 1051 km. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Basel to Basque Country.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1750+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Basel to Basque Country - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Basque Country by plane, train (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)plane BSL - BIO
4h 48m
€79–277
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
10h 8m
€234–446
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Genevabus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 3m
€91–164
Drive 1,051.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,051.4 km
10h 59m
€183–264
Fly Basel to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
5h 15m
€100–329
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
6h 1m
€116–355
Fly Basel to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane BSL - EAS
6h 13m
€93–364
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
13h 48m
€276–553
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
3. Take the bus from Annemasse to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
20h 34m
€164–383

Basel to Basque Country by train, bus, and foot

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10h 8mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Basel to Basque Country.

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Distance: 962.1 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

easyJet, Vueling Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Sbb to Amara-Donostia via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Montparnasse - Rue de l'Arrivée, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 10h 8m.

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