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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 20h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Geneva Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Zürich HB via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Zurich?

The distance between Bilbao and Zurich is 1032 km. The road distance is 1234.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 17h 3m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Bilbao to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Zurich bus from?

Bilbao to Zurich bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Zurich?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 240 - SFr 550 and takes 17h 3m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 20h.

Where does the Bilbao to Zurich bus arrive?

Bilbao to Zurich bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Where does the Bilbao to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to Zurich?

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

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

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Bilbao to Zurich - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Zurich by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Fly
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIO - ZRH
5h 6m
CHF 76–214
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
17h 3m
CHF 243–513
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
20h
CHF 104–172
Drive 1,234.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Zurichcar 1,234.8 km
12h 56m
CHF 205–296
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 / ...
20h 56m
CHF 189–424

Bilbao to Zurich by train

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Distance: 1,032 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa City, and three other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Zürich HB via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 17h 3m.

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