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There are 7 ways to get from Venice to Bilbao by plane, 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.

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Fly Venice to Bilbao

  1. Fly from Venice (VCE) to Bilbao (BIO)

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Train to Florence, fly to Bilbao

  1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N.
  2. Fly from Florence (FLR) to Bilbao (BIO)

Fly Venice to Biarritz, bus

  1. Fly from Venice (VCE) to Biarritz (BIQ)
  2. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport to Bilbao

Train

  1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centrale
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
  3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
  4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Padova to Bilbao

Bus via Bordeaux

  1. Take the bus from Venice - Tronchetto to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde
  2. Take the bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde to Bilbao

Drive

  1. Drive from Venice to Bilbao

Venice to Bilbao by train

7 Weekly Trains
21h 50m Average Duration
€223 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Venice to Bilbao is to bus which costs €75 - €110 and takes 22h 7m.

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The fastest way to get from Venice to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €60 - €210.

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No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Venice - Tronchetto and arriving at Bilbao via Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.

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No, there is no direct train from Venice to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.

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The distance between Venice and Bilbao is 1235 km. The road distance is 1568.8 km.

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The best way to get from Venice to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 21h 50m and costs €220 - €370.

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It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Venice to Bilbao, including transfers.

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Venice to Bilbao bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Venice - Tronchetto station.

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Venice to Bilbao train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

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The best way to get from Venice to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €370 and takes 21h 50m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 22h 7m.

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Map of how to get from Venice to Bilbao.
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  • Distance: 1235.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

Volotea, Vueling Airlines and seven other airlines fly from Venice to Bilbao every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venice to Bilbao via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 21h 50m.

Airlines
Air France
Website
airfrance.com
Flights from Venice to Bilbao via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
4h 46m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€140 - €800
Flights from Florence to Bilbao via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
5h 2m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€150 - €420
Flights from Venice to Biarritz via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
5h 47m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€190 - €750
Vueling Airlines
Website
vueling.com
Flights from Venice to Bilbao via Barcelona
Ave. Duration
4h 45m
When
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€90 - €270
Flights from Venice to Bilbao via Madrid
Ave. Duration
4h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€95 - €390
Flights from Florence to Bilbao
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€45 - €230
Flights from Florence to Bilbao via Barcelona
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€45 - €230
Iberia
Website
iberia.com
Flights from Venice to Bilbao via Barcelona
Ave. Duration
4h 45m
When
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€90 - €270
Flights from Venice to Bilbao via Madrid
Ave. Duration
4h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€95 - €390
Flights from Florence to Bilbao
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€45 - €230
Flights from Florence to Bilbao via Barcelona
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€45 - €230
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Venice to Bilbao via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
5h 17m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €430
Flights from Venice to Bilbao via Munich
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
€130 - €430
Flights from Florence to Bilbao via Munich
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€150 - €420
Flights from Venice to Biarritz via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
6h 55m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
€140 - €550
Flights from Venice to Biarritz via Munich
Ave. Duration
4h 35m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
€130 - €500
Volotea
Website
volotea.com
Flights from Venice to Bilbao
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
When
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price
€35 - €270
Flights from Florence to Bilbao
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Wednesday
Estimated price
€60 - €150
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Venice to Bilbao via Zurich
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
€50 - €310
Flights from Venice to Biarritz via Zurich
Ave. Duration
5h 45m
When
Friday
Estimated price
€55 - €350
Air Europa
Website
aireuropa.com
Flights from Venice to Bilbao via Madrid
Ave. Duration
5h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€250 - €650
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Venice to Biarritz via London Stansted
Ave. Duration
7h 55m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€45 - €220
Scandinavian Airlines
Website
flysas.com
Flights from Venice to Biarritz via Copenhagen
Ave. Duration
9h 5m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
€110 - €390
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Venice to Biarritz via Lyon
Ave. Duration
9h 40m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€45 - €240
Train operators
Trenitalia Frecce
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N.
Ave. Duration
2h 13m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€21 - €70
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€21 - €28
Base Standard
€40 - €55
Base Premium
€50 - €70
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
2h 27m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€22 - €75
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€22 - €30
Base Standard
€40 - €60
Base Premium
€50 - €75
ItaloTreno
Phone
+39 06 8937 1892
Website
italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€18 - €55
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€21 - €29
Smart Low Cost
€18 - €23
Smart Flex
€40 - €55
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
2h 28m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€19 - €60
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€21 - €29
Smart Low Cost
€19 - €24
Smart Flex
€40 - €60
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone
+41 848 44 66 88
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
2h 37m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€85 - €160
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Trenitalia
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
Ave. Duration
4h 33m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€35 - €60
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€53 - €58
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on Trenitalia?
Yes - Wi-Fi is available on both Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services, and may be accessed free of charge. Services require either a mobile phone number or credit card for verification purposes and allow access for 24 hours.
Are there power outlets on Trenitalia?
Yes - Frecce services include a power socket for each seat.
Does Trenitalia offer meals or snacks?
Yes - Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services often offer bar and restaurant options, though this depends on the individual route and train type. Business, Premium and First Class tickets include a complimentary drink and snack. Some services may offer restaurant, FRECCIABistro or pre-booked, in-seat meal options. Please check your service as options vary.
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Renfe Viajeros
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Contact Details
Phone
+34 91 232 03 20
Website
renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration
4h 59m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€50 - €75
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando
Ave. Duration
6h 51m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€50 - €75
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Bus operators
Blablabus
Phone
+33 1 71 53 01 80
Website
blablacar.fr
Bus from Biarritz - Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration
2h
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€9 - €14
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Venice - Tronchetto to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde
Ave. Duration
18h 25m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€80 - €130
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde to Bilbao
Ave. Duration
4h 55m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€21 - €35
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Tabita Tour
Phone
+4-0263-21.55.00
Website
tabitatour.ro
Bus from Padova to Bilbao
Ave. Duration
20h 41m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
€60 - €75
Schedules at
tabitatour.ro

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The quickest flight from Venice Airport to Bilbao Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 30m.

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Venice to Bilbao bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Bilbao station.

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Venice to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Bilbao is 1569 km. It takes approximately 14h 38m to drive from Venice to Bilbao.

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Volotea, Swiss, Edelweiss Air and six other airlines offer flights from Venice Airport to Bilbao Airport.

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There are 1322+ hotels available in Bilbao. Prices start at €48 per night.

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The best way to get from Venice to Venice Airport is to bus which takes 21 min and costs €10.

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