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 €70 - €120 and takes 16h 9m.

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 52m and costs €120 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia via Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Basque Country?

The distance between Lausanne and Basque Country is 861 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 11h 57m and costs €230 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Basque Country is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs €230 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 16h 9m.

Where does the Lausanne to Basque Country bus arrive?

Lausanne to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hendaye 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 35m 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 1769+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Lausanne to Basque Country - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Lausanne to Basque Country by train, 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.

Train to Geneva International Airport, 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
6h 2m
€81–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Hendayebus FlixBus N1157 / ...
16h 9m
€71–118
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Vallorbetrain R3 / ...
2. Take the train from Vallorbe to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
11h 57m
€232–464
Train, bus via Geneva
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 47m
€86–192
Drive 967.9 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 967.9 km
9h 35m
€167–241
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
7h 48m
€159–491
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
8h 41m
€140–441
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane GVA - BIQ
5h 52m
€121–362
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
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 57m
€101–305
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Domodossolatrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MXP - BIO
9h 20m
€105–382
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
€97–208

Lausanne to Basque Country by train, bus, and foot

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11h 57mAverage Duration

€232Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lausanne to Basque Country.

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Distance: 861.3 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Amara-Donostia via Vallorbe, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Montparnasse - Rue de l'Arrivée, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 11h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Hendaye twice daily. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 14h 50m.

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