There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Como by plane, train, bus, car, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)
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- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BIO - MXP
- Take the train from Saronno to Como Lagotrain
5h 58m€25–150Bus, train via Antony
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure 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 Como S.Giovannitrain Ec
16h 53m€279–490Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Como Borghitrain R17 / ...
21h 23m€113–180Drive 1,263.4 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Comocar 1,263.4 km
13h 41m€204–294Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane SDR - MXP
6h 30m€84–236Fly Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIO - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain
8h 15m€150–341Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovannitrain Ec
20h 35m€222–418Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
- Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus
- Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport T1 to Como P.le S. Gottardobus
23h 37m€97–165
Bilbao to Como by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Como is to fly and train which costs €24 - €150 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Como is to fly and train which takes 5h 58m and costs €24 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Como. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Como P.le S. Gottardo via Chamonix and Milan Malpensa Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Como. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Como S.Giovanni via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Toulouse Matabiau, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
The distance between Bilbao and Como is 1023 km. The road distance is 1263.4 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Como without a car is to bus and train via Antony which takes 16h 53m and costs €270 - €490.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Bilbao to Como, including transfers.
Bilbao to Como bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Como train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Como is to train which takes 20h 35m and costs €220 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 23h 37m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Como, Italy?
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Como S.Giovanni via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Toulouse Matabiau, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 20h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Como P.le S. Gottardo via Chamonix, Milan, and Milan Malpensa Airport T1 in around 23h 37m.
- Website
- vueling.com
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
Flights from Santander Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–340
Flights from Santander Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–320
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Saronno to Como Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Como Borghi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Como bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Bilbao to Como train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Como is 1263 km. It takes approximately 13h 41m to drive from Bilbao to Como.
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