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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Basque Country is to bus which costs €80 - €160 and takes 19h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Basque Country is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Basque Country station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station via Geneva - Bus Station and Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.

How far is it from Zurich to Basque Country?

The distance between Zurich and Basque Country is 1031 km. The road distance is 1136.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 12h 1m and costs €230 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Zurich to Basque Country, including transfers.

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

Zurich to Basque Country bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Zurich to Basque Country is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €480 and takes 12h 1m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 19h 2m.

Where does the Zurich to Basque Country bus arrive?

Zurich to Basque Country bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Basque Country is 1137 km. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Zurich to Basque Country.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1787+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Zurich to Basque Country - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Basque Country by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
4h 51m
€85–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
19h 2m
€82–156
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
12h 1m
€234–475
Drive 1,136.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,136.8 km
11h 58m
€197–285
Train to Basel, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
5h 51m
€88–316
Train to Basel, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
6h 10m
€104–367
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the bus from Annemasse to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
20h 46m
€184–438

Zurich to Basque Country by train, bus, and foot

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12h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,031.2 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Amara-Donostia via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Montparnasse - Rue de l'Arrivée, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 12h 1m.

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