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 18 - SFr 120 and takes 6h 5m.

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 and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 18m.

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 48m.

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 train which takes 14h 48m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 410.

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 FlixBus, depart from Bilbao 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 train, which costs SFr 250 - SFr 410 and takes 14h 48m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 20h 18m.

Where does the Bilbao to Switzerland bus arrive?

Bilbao to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne 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, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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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 5m
CHF 18–119
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 48m
CHF 251–407
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus FlixBus 711 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bayonne to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1149
20h 18m
CHF 104–160
Drive 1,233.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Zurichcar 1,233.8 km
12h 58m
CHF 237–342
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 to Biarritzbus
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
8h 2m
CHF 120–348
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 185–292
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 53m
CHF 120–195

Bilbao to Switzerland by train, subway, and foot

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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 train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Zürich Stadelhofen via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 14h 48m.

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