What is the cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Basque Country is to train and bus via Lyon which costs €50 - €220 and takes 15h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lausanne to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Basque Country is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Basque Country station. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Geneve, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Massy Tgv and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Basque Country?

The distance between Lausanne and Basque Country is 864 km. The road distance is 967.9 km.

How do I travel from Lausanne to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 12h 50m and costs €190 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Lausanne to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Lausanne to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Basque Country bus from?

Lausanne to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Basque Country train from?

Lausanne to Basque Country train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Basque Country is to train which takes 12h 50m and costs €190 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 15h 24m.

Where does the Lausanne to Basque Country bus arrive?

Lausanne to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.

Where does the Lausanne to Basque Country train arrive?

Lausanne to Basque Country train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Basque Country is 968 km. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Lausanne to Basque Country.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lausanne to Basque Country?

Book your Lausanne to Basque Country bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1644+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Lausanne to Basque Country - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lausanne to Basque Country by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, 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.

Train, fly to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
5h 23m
€70–217
Train, bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
15h 27m
€53–218
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
12h 50m
€196–590
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 24m
€60–179
Drive 967.9 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 967.9 km
9h 36m
€165–238
Train, fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane GVA - EAS
7h 10m
€128–372
Train, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain
8h 53m
€76–234
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain Re33
2. Take the bus from Annemasse to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1156
17h 58m
€107–167

Lausanne to Basque Country by train

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12h 50mAverage Duration

€196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 864.2 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Basque Country, Spain?

You can take a train from Lausanne to Amara-Donostia via Geneve, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to San Sebastián - Bus Station via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop in around 15h 24m.

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