What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bilbao is to fly which costs €65 - €260 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €65 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Basel Euroairport FR and Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 27m.

How far is it from Basel to Bilbao?

The distance between Basel and Bilbao is 963 km. The road distance is 1147.6 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Paris which takes 13h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Basel to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bilbao bus from?

Basel to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Basel to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €65 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 27m.

Where does the Basel to Bilbao bus arrive?

Basel to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Geneva station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bilbao is 1148 km. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Basel to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 365+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Bilbao by plane, 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 from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
4h 34m
€69–259
Train, bus via Paris
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
13h 9m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Genevabus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 27m
Drive 1,147.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bilbaocar 1,147.6 km
11h 58m
€198–285
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
5h 48m
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
7h 32m
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane STR - BIO
7h 44m
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FRA - BIO
7h 20m
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 Bilbaobus
21h 54m

Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) flights

5Weekly Planes

3h 50mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 962.6 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bilbao, Spain?

easyJet, Vueling Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Bilbao Intermodal via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, and Geneva - Bus Station in around 21h 27m.

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