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 25m.

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 19m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 210.

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 Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 13m.

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 49m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Switzerland?

The distance between Bilbao and Switzerland is 792 km. The road distance is 1233.8 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 which takes 13h 19m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 35m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 20h 13m, you could also train, which costs SFr 250 - SFr 400 and takes 14h 49m.

Where does the Bilbao to Switzerland bus arrive?

Bilbao to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop 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 1234 km. It takes approximately 12h 58m 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 Bilbao Airport to Geneva International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BIO - GVA
4h 35m
CHF 63–188
Fly Bilbao Airport 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 25m
CHF 19–119
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Hendayebus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
13h 19m
CHF 253–399
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bayonne to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1149
20h 13m
CHF 103–160
Drive 1,233.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Zurichcar 1,233.8 km
12h 58m
CHF 219–316
Fly Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIO - ZRH
4h 48m
CHF 74–218
Fly Bilbao Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)plane BIO - BSL
4h 19m
CHF 69–206
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
7h 52m
CHF 119–348
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 49m
CHF 251–397
Bus via Metz
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 32m
CHF 118–197

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

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Distance: 792.4 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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 Bayonne, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 20h 13m.

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