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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Zermatt is to bus and train which costs SFr 110 - SFr 210 and takes 20h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Zermatt is to fly and train which takes 8h 17m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Zermatt, Bahnhof via Zaragoza-Delicias, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Genève and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 47m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Zermatt?

The distance between Bilbao and Zermatt is 1033 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Zermatt without a car is to train which takes 19h 47m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Bilbao to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Zermatt train from?

Bilbao to Zermatt train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.

Where does the Bilbao to Zermatt train arrive?

Bilbao to Zermatt train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bilbao to Zermatt?

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Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2290+ hotels available in Zermatt.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Zermatt by plane, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), or bus

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

Fly Bilbao Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BIO - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visp
8h 17m
CHF 107–277
Fly Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)BIO - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossola
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
9h 7m
CHF 80–250
Train
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-DeliciasAlv
2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
5. Take the train from Genève to VispIr
19h 47m
CHF 170–477
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to MartignyFlixBus N1157
2. Take the train from Martigny to VispIr90 / ...
20h 38m
CHF 116–208
Fly Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BIO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Visp
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatt, Bahnhof
8h 37m
CHF 137–367
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BIQ - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
4. Take the train from Genève to Visp
12h 20m
CHF 148–527
Fly Bilbao Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)BIO - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visp
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatt, Bahnhof
8h 55m
CHF 135–327
Bus, train via Bayonne
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Station
3. Take the train from Genève to VispIr
20h 44m
CHF 106–320

Bilbao to Zermatt by train

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19h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,033.2 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Zermatt, Bahnhof via Zaragoza-Delicias, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, and Visp in around 19h 47m.

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