What is the cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 150 and takes 17h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basque Country to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Basque Country to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Basque Country and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Basque Country station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from San Sebastián - Bus Station and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via Geneva Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

How far is it from Basque Country to Zurich?

The distance between Basque Country and Zurich is 1038 km. The road distance is 1137.7 km.

How do I travel from Basque Country to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Basque Country to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 12h 7m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 440.

How long does it take to get from Basque Country to Zurich?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Basque Country to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basque Country to Zurich bus from?

Basque Country to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from San Sebastián - Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Basque Country to Zurich?

The best way to get from Basque Country to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 230 - SFr 440 and takes 12h 7m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 150 and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the Basque Country to Zurich bus arrive?

Basque Country to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.

Can I drive from Basque Country to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Basque Country to Zurich is 1138 km. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Basque Country to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1217+ hotels available in Zurich.

Basque Country to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Basque Country to Zurich by plane, train (TGV), bus, 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 Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIO - ZRH
4h 48m
CHF 81–244
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
12h 7m
CHF 235–436
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
16h 26m
CHF 156–387
Drive 1,137.7 km
1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Zurichcar 1,137.7 km
11h 58m
CHF 187–270
Fly San Sebastián Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EAS - ZRH
6h 30m
CHF 127–325
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Basel (BSL)plane BIQ - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 17m
CHF 116–376
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
17h 40m
CHF 83–143
Bus, train via Lausanne
1. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Annemassebus
2. Take the train from Annemasse to Lausannetrain
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
19h 36m
CHF 170–409

Basque Country to Zurich by train and bus

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12h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 235Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,037.8 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Basque Country, Spain and Zurich, Switzerland?

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa City, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amara-Donostia to Zuerich Hb via Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 7m.

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