There are 6 ways to get from Naples to Bilbao by plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe), bus, car, 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
best- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane NAP - BIO
3h 16m€60–187Train via Milan
- Take the train from Napoli to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
24h 17m€308–553Bus
- Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Toulonbus N523
- Take the bus from Toulon to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1155
29h 25m€140–235Drive 1,872.3 km
- Drive from Naples to Bilbaocar 1,872.3 km
17h 42m€295–426Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Napoli to Lionebus Napoli / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
32h€132–297Train
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Lourdestrain
- Take the train from Lourdes to Hendayetrain
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
38h 42m€250–422
Naples to Bilbao by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naples to Bilbao is to fly which costs €60 - €190 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Naples to Bilbao is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs €60 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Naples to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi and arriving at Bilbao via Toulon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Naples to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Napoli and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 17m.
The distance between Naples and Bilbao is 1455 km. The road distance is 1872.3 km.
The best way to get from Naples to Bilbao without a car is to train via Milan which takes 24h 17m and costs €300 - €600.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Naples to Bilbao, including transfers.
Naples to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.
Naples to Bilbao train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Napoli station.
The best way to get from Naples to Bilbao is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can train via Milan, which costs €300 - €600 and takes 24h 17m, you could also bus, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 29h 25m.
What companies run services between Naples, Italy and Bilbao, Spain?
Volotea and Vueling Airlines fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Napoli to Bilbao-Abando via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 24h 17m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Naples Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–190
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Naples Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–130
Flights from Naples Airport to Bilbao Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Napoli to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–200
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Napoli Centrale to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €210–350
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lourdes to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Toulon to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Napoli to Lione
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Napoli to Lione
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Naples to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulon station.
Naples to Bilbao train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naples to Bilbao is 1872 km. It takes approximately 17h 42m to drive from Naples to Bilbao.
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