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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Basel is to bus and train which costs SFr 90 - SFr 160 and takes 19h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Basel. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Basel Sbb via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Basel?

The distance between Bilbao and Basel is 1118 km. The road distance is 1149.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Basel without a car is to train which takes 14h 40m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Bilbao to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Basel train from?

Bilbao to Basel train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Where does the Bilbao to Basel train arrive?

Bilbao to Basel train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Basel is 1149 km. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Bilbao to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Basel.

Bilbao to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Basel by plane, train, train (TGV), 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, train
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 39m
CHF 89–270
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
14h 40m
CHF 209–397
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
19h 24m
CHF 91–160
Drive 1,149.2 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Baselcar 1,149.2 km
11h 59m
CHF 186–268
Bus, train via Fribourg
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Fribourgbus FlixBus N1156
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
21h 37m
CHF 118–177

Bilbao to Basel by train

8Weekly Trains

14h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,117.8 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Basel Sbb via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, and Strasbourg in around 14h 40m.

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