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Eight ways to Travel from Bilbao to Basel

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Cheapest
By car (1 195 km)
11 h 35 min
1195 km.
from $65
Other
Rideshare
11 h 35 min
1195 km.
from $15.59
Bus, Train (Bus)
12 h
946 km.
from $325.54
Bus, Train (Bus)
21 h 49 min
946 km.
from $196.79
Bus, Plane (Fly Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport)
5 h 35 min
946 km.
from $175.22
Bus, Plane (Bus to Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport)
6 h 15 min
946 km.
from $185.82
Train
15 h 21 min
944 km.
from $452.39
Bus
23 h 55 min
946 km.
from $191.91

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 Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$544.28

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$49.37–$240.50
Plane from Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$341.76

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
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 Bilbao Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$569.60

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

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bern
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$120.25–$177.21

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
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Esch-sur-Alzette
Ave. Duration:
17h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$139.24

Marino Autolinee

Phone:
+39 080 3112335
Email:
Website:
marinobus.it/
Bus from Esch sur Alzette Aloyse Meyer to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$51.90

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$202.52
Train from Strasbourg to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$63.29

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$240.50
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$164.55
Train from Hendaye to Massy
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$101.26

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Bern to Basel
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.57–$82.28
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
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 Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Basel is to fly which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Esch sur Alzette Aloyse Meyer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Basel. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Basel Sbb via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Basel?

The distance between Bilbao and Basel is 961 km. The road distance is 1193.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Basel without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 12h and costs $239.13 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Bilbao to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Basel bus from?

Bilbao to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Basel train from?

Bilbao to Basel train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Basel?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $239.13 - $423.91 and takes 15h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 23h 55m.

Where does the Bilbao to Basel bus arrive?

Bilbao to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Esch-sur-Alzette station.

Where does the Bilbao to Basel train arrive?

Bilbao to Basel train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Basel is 1194 km. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Bilbao to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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