What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Genoa?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Genoa is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 20h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Genoa?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Genoa is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Genoa?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Genoa via Nice Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Genoa?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Genova Brignole via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Gare De Lyon and Torino Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 31m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Genoa?

The distance between Bilbao and Genoa is 974 km. The road distance is 1175.6 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Genoa without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Genoa without a car is to bus which takes 20h 4m and costs €85 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Genoa?

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Bilbao to Genoa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Genoa bus from?

Bilbao to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Genoa train from?

Bilbao to Genoa train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Genoa?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Genoa is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 20h 4m, you could also train, which costs €310 - €600 and takes 20h 31m.

Where does the Bilbao to Genoa bus arrive?

Bilbao to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.

Where does the Bilbao to Genoa train arrive?

Bilbao to Genoa train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Genoa?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Genoa is 1176 km. It takes approximately 11h 19m to drive from Bilbao to Genoa.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Genoa?

Book your Bilbao to Genoa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Genoa?

There are 815+ hotels available in Genoa.

Bilbao to Genoa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Genoa by plane, bus, train (TGV, Trenitalia), train, car 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 Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane BIO - GOA
7h 48m
€73–234
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 Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain
9h 7m
€55–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N1155
2. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Genoabus FlixBus 728 / ...
20h 4m
€89–154
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Nuovatrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Genova Brignoletrain
20h 31m
€317–555
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
29h 16m
€158–244
Bus to San Sebastián Airport, fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane EAS - GOA
12h 14m
€78–369
Bus via Cluses
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Clusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Cluses to Genova Brignolebus
23h 19m
€106–183
Drive 1,175.6 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Genoacar 1,175.6 km
11h 19m
€184–265

Bilbao to Genoa by bus

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20h 4mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 974.3 km
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Genoa, Italy?

Lufthansa, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Genoa via Nice Airport in around 20h 4m.

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