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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Switzerland is to fly and train which costs SFr 19 - SFr 120 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Gare De Lyon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Switzerland?

The distance between Bilbao and Switzerland is 792 km. The road distance is 1234.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Switzerland without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 13h 26m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Bilbao to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Switzerland bus from?

Bilbao to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Switzerland train from?

Bilbao to Switzerland train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 19h 58m, you could also train, which costs SFr 250 - SFr 410 and takes 14h 58m.

Where does the Bilbao to Switzerland bus arrive?

Bilbao to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Bilbao to Switzerland train arrive?

Bilbao to Switzerland train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Switzerland is 1235 km. It takes approximately 12h 56m to drive from Bilbao to Switzerland.

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

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

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There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Switzerland by plane, bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

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Fly to Geneva International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BIO - GVA
4h 22m
CHF 63–188
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BIO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 12m
CHF 19–119
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
13h 26m
CHF 243–400
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lyonbus N7748
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
19h 58m
CHF 105–176
Drive 1,234.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Zurichcar 1,234.8 km
12h 56m
CHF 206–298
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIO - ZRH
4h 35m
CHF 69–218
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)plane BIO - BSL
4h 6m
CHF 74–216
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
14h 58m
CHF 251–407
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Annemassebus
2. Take the train from Annemasse to Lausannetrain
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
21h
CHF 187–293
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
23h 53m
CHF 113–189

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

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Distance: 792.4 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Switzerland?

easyJet and Air France fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Zürich Stadelhofen via Lyon, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 19h 58m.

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