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 - €160 and takes 20h 36m.

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 44m and costs €65 - €220.

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, Bahnhof and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station via Zurich Bus Station and Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs €220 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 44m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €500 and takes 11h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 20h 36m.

Where does the Basel to Basque Country bus arrive?

Basel to Basque Country bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus 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.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1644+ 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 (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, or car

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 44m
€65–219
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 35m
€223–498
Train, bus via Geneva
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
€150–270
Drive 1,052.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,052.2 km
11h 1m
€181–261
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 54m
€101–298
Fly Basel to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
5h 41m
€82–374
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
€75–301
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bayonnebus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
20h 36m
€77–156
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
21h 26m
€102–179

Basel to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

11h 35mAverage Duration

€223Cheapest Price

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Distance: 964.6 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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 35m.

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