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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Bern is to bus via Bordeaux which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 18h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 40m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Bern. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Bern via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Bern?

The distance between Bilbao and Bern is 1147 km. The road distance is 1141 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Bern without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 16h 3m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Bilbao to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Bern bus from?

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

Where does the Bilbao to Bern bus arrive?

Bilbao to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Bern is 1141 km. It takes approximately 11h 55m to drive from Bilbao to Bern.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Bern?

Book your Bilbao to Bern bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 356+ hotels available in Bern.

Bilbao to Bern - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Bern 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 Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 40m
CHF 92–262
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 45m
CHF 55–91
Bus, train via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
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
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
16h 3m
CHF 189–381
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bayonne to Bernbus FlixBus N1149
18h 35m
CHF 63–118
Drive 1,141 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Berncar 1,141 km
11h 55m
CHF 178–256
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 Berntrain
6h 44m
CHF 77–227
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)plane BIO - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 44m
CHF 84–242
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BIO - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
8h 35m
CHF 81–285
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Annemassebus
2. Take the train from Annemasse to Lausannetrain
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
20h 7m
CHF 129–203

Bilbao to Bern by bus, foot, and train

8Weekly Services

16h 3mAverage Duration

CHF 189Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,146.6 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Bern via Bayonne in around 18h 35m.

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