What is the cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Bilbao is to train and bus which costs €120 - €250 and takes 20h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zermatt to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 8h 29m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Zermatt, Bahnhof and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Visp, Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 48m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Bilbao?

The distance between Zermatt and Bilbao is 1032 km.

How do I travel from Zermatt to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Zermatt to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 45m and costs €120 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Zermatt to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Zermatt to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Bilbao train from?

Zermatt to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Visp station.

Where does the Zermatt to Bilbao train arrive?

Zermatt to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

How do I get a train ticket from Zermatt to Bilbao?

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

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Zermatt to Bilbao - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Zermatt to Bilbao by train, plane, bus, or train (Trenitalia, Renfe)

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
best
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)GVA - BIO
8h 29m
€108–294
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)MXP - BIO
9h 12m
€84–268
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Visp to MartignyIr90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Martigny to BilbaoFlixBus N1157
20h 45m
€121–241
Train
1. Take the train from Visp to GenèveIr / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-AbandoAlv
20h 48m
€172–346
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Visp
2. Take the train from Visp to Bern
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)ZRH - BIO
8h 47m
€158–414
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BSL - BIO
8h 53m
€107–344
Train, bus via Bayonne
1. Take the train from Visp to GenèveIr / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Bayonne to Bilbao Intermodal
21h 56m
€103–346

Zermatt to Bilbao by train and bus

6Weekly Services

20h 45mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,032.2 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Bilbao-Abando via Visp, Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 20h 48m.

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