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 €50 - €220 and takes 5h 37m.

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 37m and costs €50 - €220.

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 Marseille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.

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 bus which takes 26h 25m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 37m and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €220 and takes 26h 25m.

Where does the Rome to Bilbao bus arrive?

Rome to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Can I drive from Rome to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Bilbao is 1674 km. It takes approximately 15h 55m 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.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1648+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Rome to Bilbao - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Bilbao by plane, bus, train, 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)FCO - BIO
5h 37m
€50–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Marseille to BilbaoFlixBus N1137 / ...
26h 25m
€118–212
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to CivitavecchiaRe
2. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelona
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-AbandoAlv
32h 8m
€100–213
Drive 1,673.6 km
1. Drive from Rome to Bilbao1,673.6 km
15h 55m
€260–375
Fly to Santander Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Santander Airport (SDR)FCO - SDR
2. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
9h 29m
€96–234
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Padova
3. Take the bus from Padova to Bilbao Intermodal
28h 16m
€102–173

Rome to Bilbao by bus

10Weekly Buses

26h 25mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,295.9 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Volotea, 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 Marseille in around 26h 25m.

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