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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 160 and takes 20h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Geneva and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.

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, Bordeaux St Jean and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.

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 bus and train via Antony which takes 13h 36m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Bilbao to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Basel bus from?

Bilbao to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

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.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Basel?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Basel is to bus which takes 20h 38m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 220 and takes 4h 12m, you could also train, which costs SFr 230 - SFr 440 and takes 15h 38m.

Where does the Bilbao to Basel bus arrive?

Bilbao to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus 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 1316+ hotels available in Basel.

Bilbao to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Basel by plane, train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Zurich Airport, 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 37m
CHF 88–282
Fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)plane BIO - BSL
4h 12m
CHF 60–216
Bus, train via Antony
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
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
13h 36m
CHF 227–448
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
20h 38m
CHF 84–152
Drive 1,149.2 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Baselcar 1,149.2 km
11h 59m
CHF 182–263
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BIO - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
7h 56m
CHF 121–382
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
15h 38m
CHF 236–439
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Annemassebus
2. Take the train from Annemasse to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
21h 8m
CHF 152–353

Bilbao to Basel by bus, foot, and train

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13h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,117.8 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Basel, Brausebad via Geneva, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 20h 38m. Alternatively, easyJet, Vueling Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a week.

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