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 €30 - €150 and takes 4h 55m.

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 39m and costs €70 - €240.

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, Firenze and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 2m.

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 - Palaiseau, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.

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 which takes 18h 21m and costs €340 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 which takes 18h 21m and costs €340 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €230 and takes 26h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €180 and takes 5h 11m.

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 2m to drive from Basque Country to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21255+ hotels available in Italy.

Basque Country to Italy - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Basque Country to Italy by plane, train, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, ferry, 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
best
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
4h 55m
€34–148
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau 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 21m
€347–668
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 Firenze to Romabus
26h 2m
€119–230
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
2. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Civitavecchiaferry
3. Take the train from Civitavecchia to Roma Terminitrain Re
30h 39m
€154–273
Fly Bilbao Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BIO - FCO
5h 11m
€51–179
Fly Bilbao Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BIO - FLR
4h 39m
€74–234
Fly Bilbao Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BIO - BLQ
6h 26m
€62–202
Fly Bilbao Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BIO - PMO
5h 41m
€60–219
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 16m
€69–463
Bus via Barcelona
1. Take the bus from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
2. Take the bus from Barcellona to Romabus Barcellona - Roma
33h 37m
€127–227
Drive 1,577.6 km
1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Romecar 1,577.6 km
15h 2m
€247–357

Basque Country to Italy by bus

7Weekly Buses

26h 2mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,018.7 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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, Massy - Palaiseau, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 18h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Termini via Bordeaux, Firenze, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 26h 2m.

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