There are 5 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 15m€53–176Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
11h 32m€193–397Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1157 / ...
14h 25m€55–170Drive 905.3 km
- Drive from Geneva to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 905.3 km
9h 1m€157–226Fly to San Sebastián Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane GVA - EAS
4h 5m€100–300
Geneva to Basque Country by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Basque Country is to bus which costs €55 - €170 and takes 14h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Basque Country is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs €50 - €180.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
The distance between Geneva and Basque Country is 795 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 11h 32m and costs €190 - €400.
It takes approximately 2h 15m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Basque Country is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €400 and takes 11h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €170 and takes 14h 25m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Basque Country, Spain?
easyJet and Air France fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geneve to Amara-Donostia via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 11h 32m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–340
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–340
Flights from Geneva International Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–250
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–160
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bilbao Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–320
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 Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €70–110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110–160
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- 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
- €120–200
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €120–160
- 1st Class
- €150–200
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–170
- 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 4h 5m and has one stopover.
Geneva to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at San Sebastian / Donostia station.
Geneva to Basque Country train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu 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.
There are 1598+ hotels available in Basque Country.