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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Bilbao is to bus and train which costs €85 - €170 and takes 22h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 7h 32m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Bilbao via Nice Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Genoa and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Aix En Provence Tgv and Zaragoza-Delicias. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.

How far is it from Genoa to Bilbao?

The distance between Genoa and Bilbao is 973 km. The road distance is 1175.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Genoa to Bilbao without a car is to train via Vitrolles which takes 20h 22m and costs €180 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Genoa to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Bilbao bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Genoa to Bilbao train from?

Genoa to Bilbao train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.

Train, bus or fly from Genoa to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Genoa to Bilbao is to fly which takes 8h and costs €90 - €360. Alternatively, you can train via Vitrolles, which costs €180 - €350 and takes 20h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 20h 35m.

Where does the Genoa to Bilbao bus arrive?

Genoa to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.

Where does the Genoa to Bilbao train arrive?

Genoa to Bilbao train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Bilbao is 1175 km. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Genoa to Bilbao.

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

Book your Genoa to Bilbao train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Genoa to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1799+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Genoa to Bilbao - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Genoa to Bilbao by plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GOA - BIO
8h
€92–355
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MXP - BIO
8h 38m
€55–227
Train via Vitrolles
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Nice Ville to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain
4. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
20h 22m
€185–341
Bus
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N758 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1155
20h 35m
€89–157
Drive 1,175.1 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Bilbaocar 1,175.1 km
11h 22m
€186–268
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane TRN - BIO
7h 32m
€85–283
Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, bus
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane GOA - VIT
2. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Boluetabus
19h 10m
€87–327
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
22h 20m
€89–166
Train
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Lourdestrain
2. Take the train from Lourdes to Hendayetrain
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
27h 23m
€160–275

Genoa to Bilbao by train

7Weekly Trains

20h 22mAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 973.4 km
Duration: 8h

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

Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Bilbao-Abando via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Aix En Provence Tgv, and Zaragoza-Delicias in around 20h 22m.

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