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 - €180 and takes 5h 54m.

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 and train which takes 5h 12m and costs €75 - €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 49m.

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 27m.

How far is it from Basque Country to Italy?

The distance between Basque Country and Italy is 1019 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 via Antony which takes 18h 27m and costs €340 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 train via Antony which takes 18h 27m and costs €340 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €240 and takes 25h 49m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €220 and takes 5h 43m.

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 21723+ 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, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, ferry, 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 Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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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 54m
€36–172
Train via Antony
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 27m
€347–643
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 49m
€120–235
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
€134–239
Fly Bilbao Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BIO - FLR
5h 43m
€75–218
Fly Bilbao Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BIO - FCO
6h 14m
€52–183
Fly Bilbao Airport to Turin Caselle Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane BIO - TRN
6h 2m
€71–241
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
€74–453
Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BIQ - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
5h 12m
€76–320
Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain
8h 53m
€129–356
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the train from Lourdes to Roma Ostiensetrain 14011
30h 39m
€211–365
Drive 1,577.6 km
1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Romecar 1,577.6 km
15h 6m
€248–358

Basque Country to Italy by bus

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Map of how to get from Basque Country to Italy.

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Distance: 1,018.6 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Amara-Donostia to Roma Termini via Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 18h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Termini via Bordeaux, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 25h 49m.

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