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 €85 - €160 and takes 17h 10m.

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 45m and costs €85 - €270.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

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 19m and costs €260 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 45m and costs €85 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €550 and takes 12h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 17h 10m.

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 1805+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Zurich to Basque Country - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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 Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
4h 45m
€86–266
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
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 19m
€268–539
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
16h 15m
€172–416
Drive 1,136.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,136.8 km
11h 58m
€202–291
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
6h 10m
€117–370
Train to Basel, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
6h 30m
€124–404
Fly Zurich Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ZRH - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
5h 10m
€128–350
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 10m
€90–158
Train, bus via Lausanne
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
€185–438

Zurich to Basque Country by train, bus, and foot

6Weekly Services

12h 19mAverage Duration

€268Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,031.2 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti, 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 Basel SBB, 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 19m.

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