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

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Bilbao is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 31h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Bilbao is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs €60 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) and San Sebastián / Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Ancona and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Bologna Centrale, Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 54m.

How far is it from Ancona to Bilbao?

The distance between Ancona and Bilbao is 1338 km. The road distance is 1664.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ancona to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 22h 54m and costs €160 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Ancona to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Bilbao bus from?

Ancona to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ancona station.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Bilbao train from?

Ancona to Bilbao train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ancona station.

Train, bus or fly from Ancona to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Ancona to Bilbao is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs €60 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €360 and takes 22h 54m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 31h 56m.

Where does the Ancona to Bilbao bus arrive?

Ancona to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) station.

Where does the Ancona to Bilbao train arrive?

Ancona to Bilbao train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Ancona to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Ancona to Bilbao is 1665 km. It takes approximately 15h 45m to drive from Ancona to Bilbao.

How do I get a train ticket from Ancona to Bilbao?

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

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Ancona to Bilbao - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Ancona to Bilbao by plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe), train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport
best
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AOI - BIO
7h 30m
€64–256
Train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
22h 54m
€166–358
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ancona to Padovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Padova to Bilbao Intermodalbus
27h 15m
€100–153
Drive 1,664.8 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Bilbaocar 1,664.8 km
15h 45m
€258–372
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BLQ - BIO
8h 24m
€77–260
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FCO - BIO
9h 25m
€73–260
Train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FLR - BIO
7h 46m
€91–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus
2. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to San Sebastian Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
31h 56m
€81–134

Ancona to Bilbao by train

7Weekly Trains

22h 54mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,337.7 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Bilbao, Spain?

Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ancona to Bilbao-Abando via Bologna Centrale, Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 22h 54m.

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