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 18h 42m.

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 51m and costs €85 - €230.

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 and Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.

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, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

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 53m and costs €280 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m 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 51m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €600 and takes 12h 53m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 18h 42m.

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 Mulhouse 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 59m to drive from Zurich to Basque Country.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1825+ hotels available in Basque Country.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Basque Country by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Fly Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
4h 51m
€86–226
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
12h 53m
€280–572
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
18h 42m
€101–179
Drive 1,137 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,137 km
11h 59m
€199–287
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
6h 16m
€107–335
Train to Basel, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
3. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
6h 43m
€119–430
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 23m
€138–341
Train, bus
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
€195–476

Zurich to Basque Country by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 1,031.2 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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 Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Panthéon, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 12h 53m.

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