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 160 and takes 20h 10m.

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 4h 48m and costs SFr 70 - 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 Bus Station via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

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 16h 32m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Zurich?

The distance between Bilbao and Zurich is 1023 km. The road distance is 1233.8 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 bus and train which takes 13h 15m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 4h 48m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 20h 10m, you could also train, which costs SFr 280 - SFr 460 and takes 16h 32m.

Where does the Bilbao to Zurich bus arrive?

Bilbao to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop 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 1234 km. It takes approximately 12h 58m to drive from Bilbao to Zurich.

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

Book your Bilbao to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio, 12go.asia and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1226+ hotels available in Zurich.

Bilbao to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Zurich by plane, bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

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Fly to Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIO - ZRH
4h 48m
CHF 74–218
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 15m
CHF 252–408
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 10m
CHF 107–159
Drive 1,233.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Zurichcar 1,233.8 km
12h 58m
CHF 237–342
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)plane BIO - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 47m
CHF 94–248
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 / ...
16h 32m
CHF 289–453
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 29m
CHF 118–195

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

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Distance: 1,023 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Edelweiss Air, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Zurich Bus Station via Bayonne in around 20h 10m.

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