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There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Basel by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)planeBIO - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
    5h 39m
    CHF 89–270

  2. Bus, train via Antony

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostiabus
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvtrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to StrasbourgtrainTgv
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbtrainTer
    13h 29m
    CHF 180–356

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to BernbusBlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrainIc6 / ...
    19h 24m
    CHF 91–159

  4. Drive 1,149.2 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Baselcar1,149.2 km
    11h 53m
    CHF 184–266

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to FribourgbusFlixBus N1156
    2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrainIc6 / ...
    21h 37m
    CHF 118–176

Bilbao to Basel by bus, foot, and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration13h 29mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Bilbao to Basel. However, you can take the bus to Aireportua/Aeropuerto, walk to Bilbao Airport (BIO) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Basel SBB. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Basel Sbb via San Sebastián / Donostia, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, and Strasbourg in around 13h 29m.

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