What is the cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Italy?

The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Italy is to fly and train which costs €35 - €160 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basque Country to Italy?

The fastest way to get from Basque Country to Italy is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Basque Country and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Basque Country to Italy. However, there are services departing from San Sebastian / Donostia and arriving at Termini via Bordeaux, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Basque Country and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Basque Country to Italy. However, there are services departing from Amara-Donostia and arriving at Roma Termini via Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 49m.

How far is it from Basque Country to Italy?

The distance between Basque Country and Italy is 1054 km. The road distance is 1577.6 km.

How do I travel from Basque Country to Italy without a car?

The best way to get from Basque Country to Italy without a car is to train which takes 18h 18m and costs €300 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Basque Country to Italy?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Basque Country to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basque Country to Italy bus from?

Basque Country to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from San Sebastian / Donostia station.

Where do I catch the Basque Country to Italy train from?

Basque Country to Italy train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.

Train, bus or fly from Basque Country to Italy?

The best way to get from Basque Country to Italy is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €300 - €600 and takes 18h 18m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 25h 48m.

Where does the Basque Country to Italy bus arrive?

Basque Country to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Basque Country to Italy train arrive?

Basque Country to Italy train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Basque Country to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Basque Country to Italy is 1578 km. It takes approximately 15h 6m to drive from Basque Country to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21846+ hotels available in Italy.

Basque Country to Italy - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Basque Country to Italy by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, ferry, train, train (Trenitalia), 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 San Sebastián Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
best
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane EAS - FLR
4h 28m
€101–317
Fly Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BIO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
5h 2m
€35–159
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
18h 18m
€305–596
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus 510 / ...
25h 48m
€120–225
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Santsbus
2. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Civitavecchiaferry
3. Take the bus from Port of Civitavecchia to Rome Termini Piazza Indipendenzabus
31h 35m
€139–249
Fly Bilbao Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BIO - FCO
5h 22m
€46–170
Fly Bilbao Airport to Turin Caselle Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane BIO - TRN
5h 9m
€65–198
Fly Bilbao Airport to Naples Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BIO - NAP
5h 19m
€57–188
Fly Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane VIT - BGY
5h 17m
€74–344
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
18h 49m
€377–653
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the train from Lourdes to Roma Ostiensetrain 14021 / ...
27h 45m
€211–365
Drive 1,577.6 km
1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Romecar 1,577.6 km
15h 6m
€253–365

Basque Country to Italy by train and bus

14Weekly Services

18h 18mAverage Duration

€305Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basque Country to Italy.

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Distance: 1,053.9 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Basque Country, Spain and Italy?

Volotea and Vueling Airlines fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amara-Donostia to Roma Termini via Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 18h 18m.

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