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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bilbao to Zurich

Composite routes from Bilbao to Zurich

Cheapest
12 h 27 min
Car
1311 km.
from $72
Fastest
1 h 58 min
Plane
Other
21 h 40 min
Bus
1005 km.
from €108.70
Details
14 h 38 min
Bus, Train
1004 km.
from $394.16
5 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
1005 km.
from $183.15
6 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
1005 km.
from $247.45
17 h 14 min
1005 km.
from $517.07

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$1,265.78

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$607.57
Plane from Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$886.04

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$49.37–$240.50

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$569.60
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$493.65
Plane from Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$55.69–$417.71

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$531.63
Plane from Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$55.69–$417.71

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
21h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$25.32
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Strasbourg to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$63.29
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Massy
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$240.50
Train from Massy Tgv to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$177.21
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$101.26
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$189.87–$303.79

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.77–$75.95

Euskotren

Phone:
+34 944 333 333
Website:
euskotren.eus/eu
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Zurich is to fly which costs $65.22 - $260.87 and takes 4h 30m.

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 $65.22 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 21h 40m.

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 17h 14m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Zurich?

The distance between Bilbao and Zurich is 1031 km. The road distance is 1312.8 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 which takes 14h 38m and costs $282.61 - $500 .

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 Intermodal 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 $65.22 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 21h 40m, you could also train, which costs $271.74 - $489.13 and takes 17h 14m.

Where does the Bilbao to Zurich bus arrive?

Bilbao to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus 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 1313 km. It takes approximately 12h 29m 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 987+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $87.15 per night.
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