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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bilbao is to fly which costs €70 - €240 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bilbao via Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.

How far is it from Basel to Bilbao?

The distance between Basel and Bilbao is 962 km. The road distance is 1147.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 15h 6m and costs €240 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Basel to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bilbao bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Bilbao train from?

Basel 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 to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Basel to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €490 and takes 15h 6m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 21h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Bilbao train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bilbao is 1148 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Basel to Bilbao.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1828+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Basel 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 53m
€74–237
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
15h 6m
€240–489
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Annecy to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
21h 45m
€114–200
Drive 1,147.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bilbaocar 1,147.6 km
11h 56m
€201–291
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
6h 2m
€117–322
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 48m
€95–344
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
€187–455

Basel to Bilbao by train

18Weekly Trains

15h 6mAverage Duration

€240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 962.1 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Basel, 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 train from St Louis to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 15h 6m.

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