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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Bilbao is to fly which costs €55 - €190 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €55 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Bilbao via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Toulouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 10m.

How far is it from Rome to Bilbao?

The distance between Rome and Bilbao is 1296 km. The road distance is 1673.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 42m and costs €320 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Rome to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Bilbao bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Rome to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Rome to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Florence, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 25h 10m.

Where does the Rome to Bilbao bus arrive?

Rome to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Can I drive from Rome to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Bilbao is 1674 km. It takes approximately 16h 3m to drive from Rome to Bilbao.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1687+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Rome to Bilbao - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Bilbao by plane, 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 to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FCO - BIO
5h 25m
€55–188
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain Fr
3. Take the train from Modane to Massy TGVtrain
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
5. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
20h 42m
€323–568
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 510 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Toulousebus
3. Take the bus from Toulouse to Bilbaobus
25h 10m
€106–195
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 Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
31h 55m
€100–161
Fly to San Sebastián Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane FCO - EAS
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
9h 47m
€85–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Girona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Gerona to Bilbaobus Kyiv-Santander
30h 53m
Drive 1,673.6 km
1. Drive from Rome to Bilbaocar 1,673.6 km
16h 3m
€264–381

Rome to Bilbao by bus

3Weekly Buses

25h 10mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,296.4 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bilbao via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Toulouse in around 25h 10m.

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