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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bilbao is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 19h 40m.

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 45m and costs €65 - €210.

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 SBB and arriving at Bilbao via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.

How far is it from Basel to Bilbao?

The distance between Basel and Bilbao is 961 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 Bordeaux which takes 14h 32m and costs €170 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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, depart from Basel SBB station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Basel to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 19h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Bilbao bus arrive?

Basel to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bilbao is 1148 km. It takes approximately 11h 52m to drive from Basel to Bilbao.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Bilbao?

Book your Basel to Bilbao bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1634+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Basel to Bilbao - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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)BSL - BIO
4h 45m
€69–207
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)MXP - BIO
9h 42m
€56–267
Train, bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the train from St Louis to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to HendayeTer
4. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodal
14h 32m
€176–404
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to BernFlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to BilbaoBlaBlaCar Bus
19h 40m
€80–134
Drive 1,147.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bilbao1,147.6 km
11h 52m
€197–285
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)ZRH - BIO
5h 55m
€95–283
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)GVA - BIO
8h 1m
€112–301
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fribourg to BilbaoFlixBus N1156
22h 28m
€127–197

Basel to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

14h 32mAverage Duration

€176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 961.2 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

easyJet and Vueling Airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Bilbao via Bern in around 19h 40m.

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