How to travel from Zurich to Bilbao

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

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of €95.

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

A bus is €33 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Bilbao costing on average €128.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 58m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 34m.

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

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Bilbao is:

• Around 49 flights per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Bilbao 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 Zurich to Bilbao:

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

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

• Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bilbao by bus.
• Travel with Vueling, easyJet, Iberia, Edelweiss Air, KLM Cityhopper, Air Europa, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Air Baltic to go to Bilbao by flight.

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

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

Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Bilbao often also extend their vacation to go to Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Pamplona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bilbao and these popular destinations at a great price.

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

In Bilbao, you can enjoy panoramic views from Mount Artxanda, accessible by funicular, and explore the vibrant La Ribera Market with its fresh produce and local delicacies. A walk along the Nervión River offers beautiful cityscape views, while enjoying pintxos in local bars provides a taste of Basque culture. Discover the Azkuna Zentroa, a cultural center in a former wine warehouse. Don't miss the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao with its innovative architecture, the historic Casco Viejo, the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, the Gothic Santiago Cathedral, and the striking Zubizuri Bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava.

A visit to Bilbao is typically well-suited for a 2 to 3-day itinerary, allowing time to explore the Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, and enjoy the local cuisine.