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 150 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.

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 44m 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.

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 150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 220 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Bilbao to Basel bus arrive?

Bilbao to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus 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 1008+ 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 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 44m
CHF 222–448
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 82–150
Drive 1,149.2 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Baselcar 1,149.2 km
11h 59m
CHF 184–265
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 121–392
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BIO - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
7h 52m
CHF 99–329
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 153–353

Bilbao to Basel by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

13h 44mAverage Duration

CHF 222Cheapest 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 and Vueling Airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a week.

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