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 85 - SFr 140 and takes 22h 7m.

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 13m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200.

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 and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Bayonne and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 7m.

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 42m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m 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 station.

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Basel?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 140 and takes 22h 7m.

Where does the Bilbao to Basel bus arrive?

Bilbao to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop 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 1293+ 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, 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 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 38m
CHF 79–250
Fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)plane BIO - BSL
4h 13m
CHF 60–196
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 42m
CHF 171–396
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 142–223
Drive 1,149.2 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Baselcar 1,149.2 km
11h 59m
CHF 180–260
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 52m
CHF 96–263
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonnebus
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Zürichbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
22h 3m
CHF 80–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bayonne to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus
22h 7m
CHF 86–134

Bilbao to Basel by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

13h 42mAverage Duration

CHF 171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,117.8 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

easyJet flies from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Basel, Bahnhof via Bayonne and Zürich Bus Station in around 22h 7m.

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