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How to get fromBilbao to Zurichby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Zurich by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BIO - ZRH
    4h 48m
    CHF 81–215

  2. Bus, train via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
    15h 6m
    CHF 260–544

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N106 / ...
    19h 50m
    CHF 103–187

  4. Drive 1,234.8 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Zurichcar car 1,234.8 km
    12h 56m
    CHF 202–292

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Annemassebus bus
    2. Take the train from Annemasse to Lausannetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain train Ic5 / ...
    20h 56m
    CHF 189–462

  6. Bus via Geneva

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Annemassebus bus FlixBus N1156
    2. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus bus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    22h 4m
    CHF 115–198

Bilbao to Zurich by bus, foot, and train

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration15h 6mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,037.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa City, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Zurich Bus Station via Lyon in around 19h 50m.

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