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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Italy is to fly and train which costs €30 - €160 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Italy is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €60 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Italy. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Termini via Toulouse, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Italy?

The distance between Bilbao and Italy is 1155 km. The road distance is 1673.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Italy without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 13m and costs €280 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Bilbao to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Italy bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Bilbao to Italy?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Italy is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Florence, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 25h 20m.

Where does the Bilbao to Italy bus arrive?

Bilbao to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulouse station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Italy is 1674 km. It takes approximately 16h 1m to drive from Bilbao to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21498+ hotels available in Italy.

Bilbao to Italy - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Italy by plane, bus, train, 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 to Florence Peretola Airport
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BIO - FLR
4h 41m
€64–234
Fly 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 Cadornatrain
4h 57m
€31–158
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Modanetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
20h 13m
€288–571
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Toulousebus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus 510 / ...
25h 20m
€101–199
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando 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
31h 32m
€104–157
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BIO - FCO
5h 13m
€55–188
Fly to Naples Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BIO - NAP
5h 8m
€63–207
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BIO - BLQ
6h 28m
€57–212
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Geronabus Kyiv-Santander
2. Take the bus from Girona - Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus BlaBlaCar Bus
31h 22m
Drive 1,673.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Romecar 1,673.8 km
16h 1m
€260–375

Bilbao to Italy by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

20h 13mAverage Duration

€288Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,155.2 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Italy?

Volotea and Vueling Airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Termini via Toulouse, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 25h 20m.

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