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 90 - SFr 150 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 230.

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 16h 51m.

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 bus and train via Paris which takes 13h 59m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 470.

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 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 150 and takes 20h, you could also train, which costs SFr 240 - SFr 490 and takes 16h 51m.

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 - 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
5h 6m
CHF 76–222
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Colmartrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
13h 59m
CHF 247–470
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 91–150
Drive 1,234.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Zurichcar 1,234.8 km
12h 56m
CHF 207–298
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
6h 10m
CHF 97–263
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 51m
CHF 242–483
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 184–387

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

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13h 59mAverage Duration

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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 bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via San Sebastián - Bus Station and Geneva Bus Station in around 20h.

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