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 €95 - €190 and takes 21h 28m.

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 48m and costs €75 - €280.

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 28m.

How far is it from Basel to Bilbao?

The distance between Basel and Bilbao is 962 km. The road distance is 1146.7 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 33m and costs €280 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 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 48m and costs €75 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €190 and takes 21h 28m.

Where does the Basel to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bilbao is 1147 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Basel to Bilbao.

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1796+ 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, 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 48m
€79–277
Train, bus via Bordeaux
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 bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
14h 33m
€280–493
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 28m
€96–189
Drive 1,146.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bilbaocar 1,146.7 km
11h 56m
€199–287
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
6h 1m
€116–346
Fly Basel to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
7h 13m
€109–345
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
€170–395

Basel to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

8Weekly Services

14h 33mAverage Duration

€280Cheapest Price

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Distance: 962.1 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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 bus from Basel, Brausebad to Bilbao Intermodal via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, and Geneva - Bus Station in around 21h 28m.

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