What is the cheapest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao is to fly which costs €70 - €230 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Basel SBB Station and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bilbao via Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Basel SBB Station and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via St Louis, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.

How far is it from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao?

The distance between Basel SBB Station and Bilbao is 964 km. The road distance is 1149.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 16h 21m and costs €230 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel SBB Station to Bilbao bus from?

Basel SBB Station to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel SBB Station to Bilbao train from?

Basel SBB Station to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €490 and takes 16h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 21h 49m.

Where does the Basel SBB Station to Bilbao bus arrive?

Basel SBB Station to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.

Where does the Basel SBB Station to Bilbao train arrive?

Basel SBB Station to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel SBB Station to Bilbao is 1149 km. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao?

Book your Basel SBB Station to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Basel SBB Station to Bilbao - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Basel SBB Station to Bilbao by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Fly Basel to Bilbao Airport
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
4h 50m
€75–228
Train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
16h 21m
€236–486
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Annecy to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
21h 49m
€121–213
Drive 1,149.1 km
1. Drive from Basel SBB Station to Bilbaocar 1,149.1 km
11h 57m
€201–290
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
5h 55m
€116–320
Fly Basel to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane BSL - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus
6h 52m
€92–357
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Cluses 74train Ter
4. Take the bus from Cluses to Bilbao Intermodalbus
22h 57m
€186–453

Basel SBB Station to Bilbao by foot and train

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16h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 963.7 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Basel SBB Station, Switzerland and Bilbao, Spain?

easyJet, Vueling Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Basel SBB Station to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 21m.

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