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 €100 - €180 and takes 17h 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 29m and costs €85 - €250.

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 40m.

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 Basel Sbb, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

How far is it from Zurich to Basque Country?

The distance between Zurich and Basque Country is 1031 km. The road distance is 1137 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 59m and costs €270 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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.

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 29m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €270 - €550 and takes 12h 59m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Basque Country bus arrive?

Zurich to Basque Country bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus 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 Basel SBB 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 1813+ 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 29m
€86–246
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 59m
€278–552
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 45m
€184–444
Drive 1,137 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,137 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
5h 54m
€117–353
Fly Zurich Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ZRH - BIQ
5h 17m
€127–338
Train to Basel, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
6h 37m
€118–405
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 40m
€101–179
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
€191–460

Zurich to Basque Country by train, bus, and foot

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12h 59mAverage Duration

€278Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,031.2 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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, Panthéon, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 12h 59m.

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