Rome2Rio

How to get fromBilbao to Baselby plane, bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

Find Transport to Basel

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Basel by plane, bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Basel

    best
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)plane plane BIO - BSL
    4h 6m
    CHF 74–206

  2. Bus, train via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus bus
    2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    12h 4m
    CHF 225–429

  3. Bus via Lyon

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lyonbus bus N7748
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Basel SBBbus bus FlixBus 122 / ...
    20h 25m
    CHF 98–169

  4. Drive  1,149.5 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Baselcar car 1,149.5 km
    11h 57m
    CHF 192–278

  5. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BIO - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    5h 39m
    CHF 104–270

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    14h 42m
    CHF 250–403

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Annemassebus bus
    2. Take the train from Annemasse to Renens VDtrain train
    3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain train
    21h 8m
    CHF 180–280

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Metz - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    23h 14m
    CHF 106–179

Bilbao to Basel by bus, train, foot, and subway

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration12h 4mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 225Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Bilbao to Basel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 954 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

easyJet and Lufthansa fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Basel SBB via Lyon in around 20h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There