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 19h 25m.

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 30m 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 and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

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 24m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Zurich?

The distance between Bilbao and Zurich is 1023 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 57m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bilbao 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 30m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 260 - SFr 440 and takes 16h 24m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 19h 25m.

Where does the Bilbao to Zurich bus arrive?

Bilbao to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne 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?

Book your Bilbao to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1269+ 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 30m
CHF 74–217
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 57m
CHF 259–428
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 17m
CHF 147–231
Drive 1,234.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Zurichcar 1,234.8 km
12h 56m
CHF 206–297
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 34m
CHF 92–243
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 24m
CHF 269–438
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus FlixBus 1645 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bayonne to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1149
19h 25m
CHF 102–158

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

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Distance: 1,023 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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 16h 24m.

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