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 €85 - €170 and takes 21h 45m.

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 36m and costs €60 - €240.

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 Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.

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 14h 30m and costs €220 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m 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.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bilbao train from?

Basel to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Basel to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €470 and takes 16h 11m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €170 and takes 21h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Bilbao train arrive?

Basel to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg 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.

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

Book your Basel to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1720+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Basel to Bilbao - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Bilbao by plane, train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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 36m
€64–237
Train, bus via Paris
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville 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
14h 30m
€225–504
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bilbaobus
19h 5m
€144–362
Drive 1,147.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bilbaocar 1,147.6 km
11h 58m
€202–292
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 40m
€95–312
Train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
16h 11m
€247–464
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Annecy to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
21h 45m
€89–163

Basel to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

14h 30mAverage Duration

€225Cheapest Price

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Distance: 962.6 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

easyJet, Vueling Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 11m.

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