Rome2Rio

How to get fromZurich to Basque Countryby plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

Find Transport to Basque Country

See all options

There are 8 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.

  1. Fly Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane ZRH - BIO
    5h 26m
    €81–242

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain train Tgv
    12h 44m
    €275–449

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bayonnebus bus FlixBus N1149
    2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    17h 46m
    €101–153

  4. Drive  1,137 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car 1,137 km
    11h 59m
    €204–295

  5. Fly Zurich Airport to San Sebastián Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane plane ZRH - EAS
    6h 11m
    €99–336

  6. Fly Zurich Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane ZRH - BIQ
    5h 6m
    €116–340

  7. Train to Basel, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane BSL - BIQ
    6h 5m
    €92–347

  8. Train to Basel, fly to Bilbao Airport

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane BSL - BIO
    6h 25m
    €82–259

Zurich to Basque Country by train, bus, and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration12h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€275Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Zurich to Basque Country.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,030.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

Edelweiss Air, Vueling Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Amara-Donostia via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Panthéon, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 12h 44m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Spain

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There