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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Rome is to fly which costs €50 - €220 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €50 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Rome. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Rome. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Roma Termini via Zaragoza-Delicias, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Rome?

The distance between Bilbao and Rome is 1297 km. The road distance is 1673.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Rome without a car is to train which takes 21h 41m and costs €180 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Bilbao to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Rome bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Rome train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Rome?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €550 and takes 21h 41m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €190 and takes 26h 40m.

Where does the Bilbao to Rome bus arrive?

Bilbao to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille station.

Where does the Bilbao to Rome train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Rome is 1674 km. It takes approximately 15h 53m to drive from Bilbao to Rome.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rome?

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Bilbao to Rome - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Rome by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, Trenitalia), 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
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)BIO - FCO
5h 12m
€50–217
Train
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-DeliciasAlv
2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma TerminiFr / ...
21h 41m
€186–521
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to MarseilleFlixBus N1137 / ...
2. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione TiburtinaBlaBlaCar Bus
26h 40m
€95–183
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-SantsAlv
2. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Civitavecchia
3. Take the train from Civitavecchia to Roma TerminiRe
31h 39m
€114–234
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padova
2. Take the train from Padova to Roma Termini8102
28h 40m
€101–173
Drive 1,673.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Rome1,673.8 km
15h 53m
€260–375

Bilbao to Rome by train

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21h 41mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,296.7 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Volotea, and Vueling Airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. 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 41m.

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