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 - €140 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 €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián via Aeropuerto Biarritz. 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 13m and costs €220 - €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 €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €500 and takes 12h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 18h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Basque Country bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 786+ 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 48m
€66–227
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 13m
€224–492
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Biarritzbus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Biarritz to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Bay-S.Seb
18h 40m
€80–140
Drive 1,137.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,137.7 km
12h
€200–288
Fly Zurich Airport to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane ZRH - EAS
6h 46m
€94–322
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 47m
€74–276
Fly Zurich Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ZRH - BIQ
5h 47m
€119–404

Zurich to Basque Country by train, bus, and foot

5Weekly Services

12h 13mAverage Duration

€224Cheapest 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, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 3 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 13m.

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