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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Basque Country is to bus which costs €60 - €190 and takes 15h 25m.

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 20m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Basque Country?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lausanne and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 25m.

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, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Basque Country?

The distance between Lausanne and Basque Country is 862 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 13h 17m and costs €160 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m 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 13h 17m and costs €160 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €190 and takes 15h 25m.

Where does the Lausanne to Basque Country bus arrive?

Lausanne to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at San Sebastian / Donostia 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 31m 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 1608+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Lausanne to Basque Country - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 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 to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)GVA - BIO
5h 20m
€68–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to San Sebastian / DonostiaFlixBus N1157 / ...
15h 25m
€60–190
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to GenèveIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy TgvTgv
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to HendayeTgv
13h 17m
€162–440
Drive 967.9 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Donostia / San Sebastián967.9 km
9h 31m
€166–240
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)GVA - EAS
7h 10m
€117–323
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)LYS - BIQ
4. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostia
8h 33m
€116–417

Lausanne to Basque Country by train

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13h 17mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 861.7 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Amara-Donostia via Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 13h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to San Sebastian / Donostia once daily. Tickets cost €100–190 and the journey takes 15h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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