How to travel from Bilbao to Zurich

There are 2 options to travel between Bilbao and Zurich including taking a bus and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Zurich is a bus with an average price of €131.

This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Zurich:

A bus is €328 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Zurich costing on average €459.

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 36m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 17m.

The distance from Bilbao to Zurich is approximately 624 miles (1005 km).

The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Zurich is:

• Around 61 flights per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Zurich as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bilbao to Zurich:

• Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bilbao to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Vueling, easyJet, Iberia, KLM Cityhopper, Air Europa, Air France, KLM, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, KM Malta Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Bilbao to Zurich:

• 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Edelweiss Air.

Omio customers who travel from Bilbao to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Vienna, Munich, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.