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 €55 - €130 and takes 20h.

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 20h.

How far is it from Basel to Bilbao?

The distance between Basel and Bilbao is 1117 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 which takes 14h 42m and costs €160 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m 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 bus which takes 20h and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €65 - €210 and takes 4h 45m.

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 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 FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1673+ 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 train, plane, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
5h 55m
€91–281
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MXP - BIO
9h 42m
€54–268
Train, bus
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 San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
14h 42m
€166–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bernbus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1149 / ...
20h
€55–124
Drive 1,147.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bilbaocar 1,147.6 km
11h 58m
€194–280
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
4h 45m
€69–207
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
8h 1m
€113–288
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 33m
€126–333

Basel to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

14h 42mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,116.9 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Bilbao via Bern in around 20h. Alternatively, easyJet and Vueling Airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 3 times a week.

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