What is the cheapest way to get from Italy to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Basque Country is to train and fly which costs €30 - €150 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Italy to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from Italy to Basque Country is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Italy and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and Toulon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Italy and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from Italy to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

How far is it from Italy to Basque Country?

The distance between Italy and Basque Country is 1157 km. The road distance is 1578.3 km.

How do I travel from Italy to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from Italy to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 18h 15m and costs €330 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Italy to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Italy to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Italy to Basque Country bus from?

Italy to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Italy to Basque Country train from?

Italy to Basque Country train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Italy to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Italy to Basque Country is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €330 - €650 and takes 18h 15m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 26h 28m.

Where does the Italy to Basque Country bus arrive?

Italy to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulon station.

Where does the Italy to Basque Country train arrive?

Italy to Basque Country train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Italy to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Basque Country is 1578 km. It takes approximately 15h 6m to drive from Italy to Basque Country.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 786+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Italy to Basque Country - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Italy to Basque Country by plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, 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 Florence Peretola Airport to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FLR - BIO
5h 10m
€74–237
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MXP - BIO
5h 10m
€34–150
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
18h 15m
€333–645
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Padova to San Sebastiánbus
26h 8m
€108–206
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Civitavecchiatrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonaferry
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
31h 27m
€147–265
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FCO - BIO
5h 34m
€56–192
Fly Naples Airport to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NAP - BIO
5h 27m
€72–212
Fly Palermo Airport to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane PMO - BIO
5h 51m
€61–262
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport
1. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane BGY - VIT
6h 31m
€52–419
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Toulonbus N523
2. Take the bus from Toulon to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1155
26h 28m
€112–202
Drive 1,578.3 km
1. Drive from Rome to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,578.3 km
15h 6m
€251–362

Italy to Basque Country by train

3Weekly Trains

18h 15mAverage Duration

€333Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,156.8 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

Volotea and Vueling Airlines fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Amara-Donostia via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 18h 15m.

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