There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Basque Country by plane, train (TGV), 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 Bilbao Airport
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
2h 17m€55–181Train
- Take the train from Genève to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGVtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
10h 52m€320–747Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1149
- Take the bus from Bayonne to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus S703 / ...
14h 20m€61–108Drive 905.3 km
- Drive from Geneva to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 905.3 km
9h 1m€159–229Fly to San Sebastián Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane GVA - EAS
3h 55m€140–350Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routièrebus 272
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
15h 33m€68–134Bus #2
- Take the bus from Annemasse to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1156
17h 4m€76–146
Geneva to Basque Country by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Basque Country is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Basque Country is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs €55 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Marne La Vallee Chessy, Massy Tgv and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Geneva and Basque Country is 797 km. The road distance is 905.3 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs €320 - €750.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Geneva to Basque Country, including transfers.
Geneva to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Basque Country train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Basque Country is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €750 and takes 10h 52m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 20m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Basque Country, Spain?
easyJet, Air France, and Vueling Airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Amara-Donostia via Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Flights from Geneva International Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–380
Flights from Geneva International Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160–330
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Flights from Geneva International Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–380
Flights from Geneva International Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160–330
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bilbao Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–320
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €170–490
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Massy Tgv to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €140–240
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bayonne to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annemasse to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bayonne to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bayonne to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Geneva International Airport Airport to San Sebastián Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 55m and has one stopover.
Geneva to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.
Geneva to Basque Country train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Basque Country is 905 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Geneva to Basque Country.
easyJet, Vueling Airlines and Iberia offer flights from Geneva International Airport Airport to San Sebastián Airport Airport.
Book your Geneva to Basque Country bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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