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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Zarautz is to bus which costs €75 - €160 and takes 21h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Zarautz is to fly and bus which takes 5h 48m and costs €70 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Zarautz?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Zarautz. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Zarautz via Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

How far is it from Basel to Zarautz?

The distance between Basel and Zarautz is 918 km. The road distance is 1070.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Zarautz without a car is to train which takes 13h 24m and costs €220 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Basel to Zarautz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zarautz bus from?

Basel to Zarautz bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zarautz train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Zarautz?

The best way to get from Basel to Zarautz is to train which takes 13h 24m and costs €220 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 21h 48m.

Where does the Basel to Zarautz bus arrive?

Basel to Zarautz bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Zarautz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Zarautz?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Zarautz is 1071 km. It takes approximately 11h 8m to drive from Basel to Zarautz.

Where can I stay near Zarautz?

There are 1371+ hotels available in Zarautz.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Basel and Zarautz?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Zarautz. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Zarautz - Zubiaurrezahar Kalea 1 - Bus Geltokia via Zurich Bus Station, Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop and Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Zarautz by plane, bus, train (TGV), train, 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 Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Biarritz to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
6h 30m
€83–345
Fly Basel to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
2. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Zarautzbus
5h 48m
€72–241
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
13h 24m
€222–400
Train, bus via Geneva
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 San Sebastian / Donostiabus
21h 28m
€152–274
Drive 1,070.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Zarautzcar 1,070.5 km
11h 8m
€186–269
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
3. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Zarautzbus
6h 58m
€108–310
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain
9h 57m
€79–307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bayonnebus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
21h 48m
€79–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
22h 20m
€104–182

Basel to Zarautz by train

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13h 24mAverage Duration

€222Cheapest Price

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Distance: 917.6 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Zarautz via Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 13h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zarautz - Zubiaurrezahar Kalea 1 - Bus Geltokia via Zurich Bus Station, Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop, San Sebastián - Bus Station, and Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia in around 21h 48m.

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