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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Basque Country is to train and bus which costs €100 - €240 and takes 21h 11m.

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 51m and costs €65 - €240.

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 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 Bad Bf 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 36m.

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 36m and costs €220 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m 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 Bad Bf 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 51m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €550 and takes 11h 36m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 20h 20m.

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 1705+ 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), 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 51m
€65–239
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf 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 36m
€226–527
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 20m
Drive 1,052.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,052.2 km
11h 1m
€184–266
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 56m
€96–304
Fly Basel to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
5h 43m
€93–356
Fly Basel to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane BSL - EAS
6h 7m
€193–334
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
€155–377
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 11m
€104–237

Basel to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

11h 36mAverage Duration

€226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 964.6 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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 Bad Bf 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 36m.

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