There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Geneva by plane, train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bilbao Airport
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BIO - GVA
4hCHF 57–192Train via Antony
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
14h 54mCHF 268–443Bus via Bayonne
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 25mCHF 88–163Drive 990.4 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Genevacar 990.4 km
10h 11mCHF 162–234Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BIQ - GVA
5h 25mCHF 111–299Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
16h 22mCHF 198–353Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Annemassebus FlixBus N1156
16h 46mCHF 91–154
Bilbao to Geneva by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Geneva is to fly which costs SFr 55 - SFr 200 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Geneva is to fly which takes 4h and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Geneve via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
The distance between Bilbao and Geneva is 801 km. The road distance is 990.4 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Geneva without a car is to train via Antony which takes 14h 54m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 450.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Bilbao to Geneva, including transfers.
Bilbao to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Geneva train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Geneva is to fly which takes 4h and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can train via Antony, which costs SFr 260 - SFr 450 and takes 14h 54m, you could also bus via Bayonne, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 170 and takes 15h 25m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Geneva, Switzerland?
easyJet, Vueling Airlines, and Air France fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Geneve via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 14h 54m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–200
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Geneva International Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–290
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Geneva International Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–190
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Geneva International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–260
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–270
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 150–240
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–140
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop station.
Bilbao to Geneva train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Geneva is 990 km. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Bilbao to Geneva.
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