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 40m.

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 49m 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. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.

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 45m.

How far is it from Basel to Basque Country?

The distance between Basel and Basque Country is 965 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 45m and costs €140 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m 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 49m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €500 and takes 11h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h 40m.

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 11h 1m 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 1638+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Basel to Basque Country - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 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
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
4h 49m
€65–209
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
11h 45m
€143–498
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bernbus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1149 / ...
18h 40m
€75–124
Drive 1,052.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,052.2 km
11h 1m
€180–260
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
5h 58m
€87–283
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain
8h 20m
€66–261

Basel to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

8Weekly Services

11h 45mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 964.6 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

easyJet, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 5 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 45m.

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