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1191 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Basel to Bilbao

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Cheapest
By car (1 191 km)
11 h 33 min
1191 km.
from $65
Other
Rideshare
11 h 33 min
1191 km.
from $15.53
Train, bus via Paris
13 h 22 min
946 km.
from $326.37
Train, Bus
22 h 26 min
946 km.
from $258.02
Train, Plane
5 h 40 min
946 km.
from $173.48
Bus, Plane
7 h 10 min
946 km.
from $174.24
Train
16 h 35 min
944 km.
from $500
Bus
25 h 45 min
946 km.
from $190.65

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Basel to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$1,086.96
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$304.35

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74
Plane from Basel to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$423.91

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Basel to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$228.26
Plane from Basel to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$53.26–$260.87

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$423.91
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$489.13
Plane from Basel to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$815.22

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$456.52

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bern to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
20h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$152.17

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83
Bus from Esch-sur-Alzette to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
19h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$119.57

Marino Autolinee

Phone:
+39 080 3112335
Email:
Website:
marinobus.it/
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Esch
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$32.61–$44.57

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$42.39–$92.39

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Offenburg to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$141.30
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$119.57–$206.52
Train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$271.74
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.65–$86.96

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Offenburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.78–$39.13

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Offenburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$30.43

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Bern
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.13–$70.65
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22
Train from Basel SBB to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.17–$97.83

Euskotren

Phone:
+34 944 333 333
Website:
euskotren.eus/eu
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bilbao is to fly which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Esch-sur-Alzette. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Strasbourg, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

How far is it from Basel to Bilbao?

The distance between Basel and Bilbao is 960 km. The road distance is 1190.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Paris which takes 13h 22m and costs $239.13 - $413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Basel to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bilbao bus from?

Basel to Bilbao bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bilbao train from?

Basel to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Basel to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260.87 - $467.39 and takes 16h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 25h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Bilbao bus arrive?

Basel to Bilbao bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee, arrive at Esch sur Alzette Aloyse Meyer station.

Where does the Basel to Bilbao train arrive?

Basel to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bilbao is 1191 km. It takes approximately 11h 35m to drive from Basel to Bilbao.

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1582+ hotels available in Bilbao. Prices start at $51.90 per night.
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