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How to get fromBilbao to Italyby plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, ferry or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Italy by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Florence Peretola Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane BIO - FLR
    4h 40m
    €69–224

  2. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BIO - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain train
    4h 56m
    €32–148

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train
    21h 53m
    €192–417

  4. Bus via Florence

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Toulousebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus 510 / ...
    25h 19m
    €107–200

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain train Alv
    2. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Civitavecchiaferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Civitavecchia to Roma Terminitrain train Re
    31h 33m
    €104–157

  6. Fly to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane BIO - FCO
    5h 12m
    €55–188

  7. Fly to Naples Airport

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane BIO - NAP
    5h 7m
    €63–207

  8. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane BIO - BLQ
    6h 27m
    €57–212

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Geronabus bus Kyiv-Santander
    2. Take the bus from Girona - Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    31h 20m

  10. Drive 1,673.8 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Romecar car 1,673.8 km
    16h 1m
    €262–378

Bilbao to Italy by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration25h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 train from Bilbao-Abando to Roma Termini via Zaragoza-Delicias, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 21h 53m.

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