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 - €150 and takes 18h 40m.

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 48m and costs €70 - €240.

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 Bus Station and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.

How far is it from Zurich to Basque Country?

The distance between Zurich and Basque Country is 1034 km. The road distance is 1137.7 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 2m and costs €230 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

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 48m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €500 and takes 12h 2m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 18h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Basque Country bus arrive?

Zurich to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Basque Country is 1138 km. It takes approximately 12h to drive from Zurich to Basque Country.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Basque Country?

Book your Zurich to Basque Country bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 791+ hotels available in Basque Country.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Basque Country by plane, train (TGV), train, 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.

Fly to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
4h 48m
€71–237
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 2m
€234–494
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 50m
€160–386
Drive 1,137.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,137.7 km
12h
€197–284
Fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane ZRH - EAS
6h 46m
€94–322
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 40m
€83–145

Zurich to Basque Country by train and bus

5Weekly Services

12h 2mAverage Duration

€234Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,033.6 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Edelweiss Air, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 5 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, Gare Montparnasse, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 12h 2m.

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