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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Milan is to fly and train which costs €30 - €150 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Milan is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs €30 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Milan?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Milan. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Milan?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Milan. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Milano Centrale via Zaragoza-Delicias, Barcelona-Sants and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Milan?

The distance between Bilbao and Milan is 1018 km. The road distance is 1236.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Milan without a car is to train which takes 18h 32m and costs €110 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Bilbao to Milan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Milan bus from?

Bilbao to Milan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Milan train from?

Bilbao to Milan train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Milan?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Milan is to train which takes 18h 32m and costs €110 - €320. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €260 and takes 6h 38m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 20h 10m.

Where does the Bilbao to Milan bus arrive?

Bilbao to Milan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where does the Bilbao to Milan train arrive?

Bilbao to Milan train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Milan?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Milan is 1237 km. It takes approximately 13h 27m to drive from Bilbao to Milan.

How do I get a train ticket from Bilbao to Milan?

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

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Where can I stay near Milan?

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Bilbao to Milan - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Milan by plane, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, 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
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BIO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
5h 3m
€32–148
Train
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
18h 32m
€117–317
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Chambérybus FlixBus N1156
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
19h 16m
€86–141
Drive 1,236.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Milancar 1,236.8 km
13h 27m
€195–281
Fly Bilbao Airport to Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BIO - LIN
6h 38m
€73–255
Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
2. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VIT - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
8h 1m
€44–211
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 10m
€89–124

Bilbao to Milan by train

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18h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,017.8 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Milano Centrale via Zaragoza-Delicias, Barcelona-Sants, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 18h 32m. Alternatively, Air France, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) 4 times a day.

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