What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Basque Country is to train and bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 21h 52m.

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 - €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 three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 20h 30m.

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 12h 58m and costs €95 - €360.

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 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €360 and takes 12h 58m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €230 and takes 20h 30m.

Where does the Zurich to Basque Country bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Basque Country is 1138 km. It takes approximately 11h 54m 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 1624+ 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)ZRH - BIO
4h 48m
€73–241
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to HendayeTgv
12h 58m
€98–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to San Sebastian / DonostiaFlixBus N1156
20h 30m
€80–230
Drive 1,137.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Donostia / San Sebastián1,137.7 km
11h 54m
€195–281
Fly Zurich Airport to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)ZRH - EAS
6h 13m
€137–268
Fly Zurich Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)ZRH - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostia
5h 40m
€122–412
Train to Basel, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BSL - BIO
5h 51m
€78–230
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Konstanz Bahnhof75
2. Take the bus from Konstanz - Europabrücke bus station to San Sebastián - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
21h 52m
€84–132

Zurich to Basque Country by train, bus, and foot

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12h 58mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest 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, Swiss, and two other 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 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 58m.

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