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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Bilbao is to train and bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 26h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Bilbao is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs €85 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Bilbao via Venice - Mestre Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Torino Porta Susa, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.

How far is it from Trieste to Bilbao?

The distance between Trieste and Bilbao is 1422 km. The road distance is 1634.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 23h 40m and costs €190 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Trieste to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Bilbao bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Trieste to Bilbao train from?

Trieste to Bilbao train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Trieste to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Trieste to Bilbao is to train which takes 23h 40m and costs €190 - €330. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €180 and takes 7h 43m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 26h 45m.

Where does the Trieste to Bilbao bus arrive?

Trieste to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) station.

Where does the Trieste to Bilbao train arrive?

Trieste to Bilbao train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Bilbao is 1634 km. It takes approximately 17h 1m to drive from Trieste to Bilbao.

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

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Trieste to Bilbao - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Trieste to Bilbao by shuttle, plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe), train, bus, 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.

Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane VCE - BIO
6h 52m
€86–434
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Padova to Bilbao Intermodalbus
26h 4m
€71–125
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
23h 40m
€195–326
Drive 1,634.1 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Bilbaocar 1,634.1 km
17h 1m
€253–365
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LJU - BIO
8h 30m
€132–413
Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane TRS - BIO
7h 43m
€74–172
Bus to Rijeka Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane RJK - BIO
11h
€160–658
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus 402 / ...
2. Take the bus from Venice - Mestre Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbaobus
26h 45m
€108–165

Trieste to Bilbao by train

7Weekly Trains

23h 40mAverage Duration

€195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,421.5 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Bilbao-Abando via Torino Porta Susa, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 23h 40m. Alternatively, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and seven other airlines fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 3 times a day.

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