What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Basque Country is to bus which costs €100 - €160 and takes 17h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Basque Country is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €120 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Basque Country station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station via Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Mulhouse Ville, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

How far is it from Zurich to Basque Country?

The distance between Zurich and Basque Country is 1031 km. The road distance is 1137 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 12h 44m and costs €270 - €460.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Zurich to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Basque Country bus from?

Zurich to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Basque Country train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Zurich to Basque Country is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €270 - €460 and takes 12h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Zurich to Basque Country bus arrive?

Zurich to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayonne station.

Where does the Zurich to Basque Country train arrive?

Zurich to Basque Country train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Basque Country is 1137 km. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Zurich to Basque Country.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Basque Country?

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

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1644+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Zurich to Basque Country - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Basque Country by plane, train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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Fly Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
5h 21m
€82–233
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
12h 44m
€275–459
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
16h 59m
€166–286
Drive 1,137 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,137 km
11h 59m
€206–297
Fly Zurich Airport to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane ZRH - EAS
6h 11m
€100–337
Fly Zurich Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ZRH - BIQ
5h 15m
€127–361
Train to Basel, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
6h 26m
€87–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 55m
€105–157

Zurich to Basque Country by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 1,030.7 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Basque Country, Spain?

Edelweiss Air, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Amara-Donostia via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Panthéon, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 12h 44m.

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