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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Bilbao is to fly which costs €80 - €240 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Winterthur and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Winterthur to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Bilbao?

The distance between Winterthur and Bilbao is 1039 km. The road distance is 1252.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Antony which takes 16h 33m and costs €290 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Winterthur to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Bilbao bus from?

Winterthur to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Bilbao train from?

Winterthur to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Winterthur to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €230 and takes 21h, you could also train, which costs €280 - €650 and takes 20h 30m.

Where does the Winterthur to Bilbao bus arrive?

Winterthur to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Winterthur to Bilbao train arrive?

Winterthur to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Winterthur to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Bilbao is 1253 km. It takes approximately 13h 5m to drive from Winterthur to Bilbao.

How do I get a train ticket from Winterthur to Bilbao?

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

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

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

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Fly from Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
5h 13m
€80–234
Train, bus via Antony
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
5. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
16h 33m
€293–627
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h
€110–226
Drive 1,252.9 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Bilbaocar 1,252.9 km
13h 5m
€218–314
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
7h 14m
€107–345
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
20h 30m
€280–631
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the bus from Annemasse to Bilbaobus
22h 37m
€199–485

Winterthur to Bilbao by train and bus

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16h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,038.9 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winterthur to Bilbao Intermodal via Zürich HB, Zürich, and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 21h.

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