What is the cheapest way to get from Biscay to Sicily?

The cheapest way to get from Biscay to Sicily is to fly which costs €70 - €240 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Biscay to Sicily?

The fastest way to get from Biscay to Sicily is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Biscay and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Biscay to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via San Sebastian Central Bus Station, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Biscay and Sicily?

No, there is no direct train from Biscay to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Zaragoza-Delicias, Marseille St Charles, Roma Termini and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 31m.

How far is it from Biscay to Sicily?

The distance between Biscay and Sicily is 1669 km.

How do I travel from Biscay to Sicily without a car?

The best way to get from Biscay to Sicily without a car is to bus which takes 42h 18m and costs €110 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Biscay to Sicily?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Biscay to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Biscay to Sicily bus from?

Biscay to Sicily bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Biscay to Sicily train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Biscay to Sicily?

The best way to get from Biscay to Sicily is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €240 and takes 42h 18m, you could also train, which costs €260 - €550 and takes 42h 31m.

Where does the Biscay to Sicily bus arrive?

Biscay to Sicily bus services, operated by Avanza Gipuzkoa, arrive at San Sebastián / Donostia station.

Where does the Biscay to Sicily train arrive?

Biscay to Sicily train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias station.

How do I get a train ticket from Biscay to Sicily?

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Where can I stay near Sicily?

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Biscay to Sicily - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Biscay to Sicily by plane, car, car ferry, bus, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), train, or ferry

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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BIO - CTA
7h 17m
€72–236
Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz
2. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Palermo Airport (PMO)VIT - PMO
10h
€68–241
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Biscay to Port of Genoa
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermo
32h 3m
€250–407
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostia
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermo
42h 18m
€110–235
Train
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-DeliciasAlv
2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Marseille St Charles
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Roma Termini
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo CentraleIc
42h 31m
€269–542
Fly Bilbao Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)BIO - PMO
5h 40m
€69–208
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)SDR - PMO
9h 35m
€69–271
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 ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Palermo
42h
€163–333
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
3. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Palermo Terminal Bus
44h 18m
€113–334

Biscay to Sicily by bus

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42h 18mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,669.2 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Biscay, Basque Country, Spain and Sicily, Italy?

easyJet, Ulendo Airlink, and five other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Piazza Boiardo via San Sebastián / Donostia, San Sebastian Central Bus Station, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Palermo, and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna in around 42h 18m.

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