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

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There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Lausanne by plane, train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BIO - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    5h 6m
    CHF 76–207

  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 Gare De Lyon to Lausannetrain train Tgv
    13h 6m
    CHF 232–389

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lyonbus bus N7748
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Lausannebus bus FlixBus 122 / ...
    16h 45m
    CHF 87–147

  4. Drive  1,048.1 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Lausannecar car 1,048.1 km
    10h 55m
    CHF 175–253

  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 Flughafen to Lausannetrain train
    7h 3m
    CHF 141–322

  6. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)plane plane BIO - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain train
    7h 7m
    CHF 127–288

  7. 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 Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
    5. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain train Ic1 / ...
    16h 2m
    CHF 263–417

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Annemassebus bus FlixBus N1156
    2. Take the train from Annemasse to Lausannetrain train Re33
    18h 14m
    CHF 121–182

  9. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain train Ic1 / ...
    18h 59m
    CHF 97–162

Bilbao to Lausanne by bus and train

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration13h 6mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 853.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lausanne via Lyon in around 16h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Lausanne via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu, and Genève in around 16h 2m.

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