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 - €130 and takes 21h 53m.

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

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 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 via Dijon which takes 13h 30m and costs €160 - €380.

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 €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Dijon, which costs €160 - €380 and takes 13h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €200 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.

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 1598+ 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), 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
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
4h 48m
€73–241
Train via Dijon
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 30m
€168–373
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1156
20h 30m
€75–200
Drive 1,137.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,137.7 km
12h
€197–284
Fly Zurich Airport to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane ZRH - EAS
6h 13m
€127–268
Fly Zurich Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ZRH - BIQ
5h 39m
€121–427
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
€78–240
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
14h 7m
€241–540
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 30mAverage Duration

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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, Vueling Airlines, and Brussels Airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once 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 30m.

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