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 €70 - €110 and takes 18h 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 48m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Basque Country?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Mulhouse Ville, Dijon Ville, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

How far is it from Zurich to Basque Country?

The distance between Zurich and Basque Country is 1031 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 13h 38m and costs €170 - €550.

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.

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

Zurich to Basque Country train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB 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 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €550 and takes 13h 38m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 18h 10m.

Where does the Zurich to Basque Country bus arrive?

Zurich to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at San Sebastian / Donostia station.

Where does the Zurich to Basque Country train arrive?

Zurich to Basque Country train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse 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 1619+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Zurich to Basque Country - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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.

Fly Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
4h 48m
€68–241
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
13h 38m
€178–504
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1149 / ...
18h 10m
€70–110
Drive 1,137.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,137.7 km
12h
€194–280
Fly Zurich Airport to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane ZRH - EAS
6h 13m
€107–268
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 31m
€122–417
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
€78–230
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain 75
2. Take the bus from Konstanz - Europabrücke bus station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 53m
€84–121

Zurich to Basque Country by train

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13h 38mAverage Duration

€178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,031.1 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Edelweiss Air, Brussels Airlines, and Vueling Airlines 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, Dijon Ville, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 13h 38m.

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