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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bilbao is to bus which costs €110 - €210 and takes 20h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich 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 20h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.

How far is it from Zurich to Bilbao?

The distance between Zurich and Bilbao is 1031 km. The road distance is 1233 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 16h 34m and costs €280 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Zurich to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bilbao bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bilbao train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €650 and takes 16h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 20h 25m.

Where does the Zurich to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Bilbao train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bilbao is 1233 km. It takes approximately 12h 55m to drive from Zurich to Bilbao.

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

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

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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
4h 44m
€85–227
Train
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 Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
5. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
16h 34m
€280–609
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
20h 25m
€114–207
Drive 1,233 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bilbaocar 1,233 km
12h 55m
€216–312
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
6h 9m
€106–336
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the bus from Annemasse to Bilbaobus
22h 6m
€202–497
Bus via Geneva
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Annemasse to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1156
22h 33m
€122–218

Zurich to Bilbao by train

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Distance: 1,031.2 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Zurich, 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 Zürich HB to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 16h 34m.

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