How far is Bilbao from Zürich?

Bilbao and Zürich are 624 miles (1007 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bilbao to Zürich?

Most of the buses traveling from Bilbao to Zürich leave from Estación Autobuses and arrive at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Once in Zürich, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lindenhofplatz, Freitag Tower, Opera House, Swiss National Museum and Church of Our Lady.

Bus Bilbao to Zürich from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bilbao to Zürich on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:55pm	Estación Autobuses	21h 40m	7:35pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	10:15pm	Estación Autobuses	1d 20h	6:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	Estación Autobuses	1d 20h	10:35am	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Estación Autobuses	1d	4:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	8:40pm	Estación Autobuses	23h 30m	8:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Bilbao to Zürich

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 1 day, 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d Average Duration

625 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $243	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$137 - $137	Average Duration16h 30m	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bilbao and Zürich?

Stops in Bilbao

A
Estación Autobuses
Calle Gurtubay, 1 - 48013 Bilbao
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B
Zorroza, Abaro Estrata
Abaro Estrata, 2, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
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C
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea
Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea, 48013 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
D
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2
Buenos Aires Kalea, 2, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
E
Hotel Carlton
Federico Moyúa Plaza 11, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia Spain
F
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia
Bilbao-Abando Geltokia, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain

Stops in Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

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FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bilbao to Zürich by bus

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The cheapest trip from Bilbao to Zürich was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $66

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bilbao to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $66 to $71 for a bus ticket from Bilbao to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-11-22.