There are 7 ways to get from Basque Country to Italy by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, 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- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane EAS - FLR
2h 20m€95–305Fly Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BIO - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
5h 51m€24–152Train
- Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
18h 4m€332–539Bus, train via Nice Airport (NCE)
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Nice Airportbus
- Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimigliatrain C3
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Roma Terminitrain Ic
25h 38m€157–267Drive 1,577.6 km
- Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Romecar 1,577.6 km
15h 6m€257–371Bus
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus 510 / ...
25h 53m€135–233Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Sebastián to Padovabus
- Take the train from Padova to Roma Terminitrain 8902
27h 6m€171–234
Basque Country to Italy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Italy is to fly and train which costs €23 - €160 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Basque Country to Italy is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs €95 - €310.
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 53m.
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 - Palaiseau, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 4m.
The distance between Basque Country and Italy is 1051 km. The road distance is 1577.6 km.
The best way to get from Basque Country to Italy without a car is to train which takes 18h 4m and costs €330 - €550.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Basque Country to Italy, including transfers.
Basque Country to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from San Sebastian / Donostia station.
Basque Country to Italy train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.
The best way to get from Basque Country to Italy is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs €95 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €330 - €550 and takes 18h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €240 and takes 25h 53m.
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) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amara-Donostia to Roma Termini via Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 18h 4m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–300
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–120
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–120
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €140–210
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Basque Country to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Basque Country to Italy train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basque Country to Italy is 1578 km. It takes approximately 15h 6m to drive from Basque Country to Italy.
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