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 130 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 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 19h 28m.

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 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 train which takes 14h 49m 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 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 train, which costs SFr 240 - SFr 400 and takes 14h 49m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 19h 28m.

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 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?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Bilbao to Switzerland - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Switzerland by plane, train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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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 19–129
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 241–397
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Genevabus
3. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
19h 21m
CHF 161–268
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 75–219
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)plane BIO - BSL
4h 6m
CHF 74–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus FlixBus 1645 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bayonne to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1149
19h 28m
CHF 103–159

Bilbao to Switzerland by train, subway, and foot

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14h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 241Cheapest Price

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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 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 49m.

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