How to get from Bilbao to Zurich
- 1007 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 19h 40m
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Bilbao to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 19h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 1007 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €71Checked Oct 3 | 16h 15m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €125Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 19h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€71Checked Oct 316h 15m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€125Omio catalogue, Oct 319h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bilbao to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bilbao → Zurich Airportbus
FlixBus·19h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Bilbao to Zurich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€71November 2026
€66Departures from Bilbao to Zurich
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:30 and the last at 22:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 04:30 | 22:10 |
All departures
- 04:30
- 22:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 30h 55m€125Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBilbao-Zurich Airport, Geneva-Zurich AirportBook →
VoloteaBordeaux-Palma, MajorcaSee live options and dates →
VoloteaPalma, Majorca-ParisSee live options and dates →
easyJetParis Orly-Geneva AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Volotea, easyJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bilbao to Zurich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bilbao to Zurich Airport, about 19h 40m. In total it's roughly €76 over 19h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Bilbao to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 19h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Bilbao to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:30 and the last at 22:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bilbao to Zurich?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 04:30 and 22:10.
How far is Zurich from Bilbao?
About 1007 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bilbao to Zurich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €76. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bilbao to Zurich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Volotea, easyJet.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026