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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Italy is to fly and train which costs €19 - €140 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Italy is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Italy. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Termini via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Italy. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Roma Termini via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Modane and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Italy?

The distance between Bilbao and Italy is 1010 km. The road distance is 1674.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Italy without a car is to train which takes 21h 8m and costs €370 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Bilbao to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Italy bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Italy train from?

Bilbao to Italy train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Italy?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Italy is to train which takes 21h 8m and costs €370 - €600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €24 - €240 and takes 4h 51m, you could also bus via Marseille, which costs €150 - €250 and takes 27h 24m.

Where does the Bilbao to Italy bus arrive?

Bilbao to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille station.

Where does the Bilbao to Italy train arrive?

Bilbao to Italy train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Italy is 1675 km. It takes approximately 16h 4m to drive from Bilbao to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21261+ hotels available in Italy.

Bilbao to Italy - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Bilbao to Italy by plane, train, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BIO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
4h 54m
€20–138
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Modanetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
21h 8m
€370–593
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Nice Airportbus
2. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimigliatrain C3
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Roma Terminitrain Ic
27h 3m
€173–287
Drive 1,674.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Romecar 1,674.8 km
16h 4m
€274–396
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane BIO - TRN
4h 51m
€25–236
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BIO - FLR
4h 32m
€84–244
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BIO - FCO
5h 4m
€35–188
Fly to Naples Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BIO - NAP
4h 56m
€57–217
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BIO - BLQ
6h 9m
€62–212
Bus via Marseille
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Marseillebus FlixBus N1137 / ...
2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N523
27h 24m
€158–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padua Via Fra' Paolo Sarpi to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus Itabus
31h 39m
€145–189

Bilbao to Italy by train

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21h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,009.6 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Italy?

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Roma Termini via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Modane, and Milano Centrale in around 21h 8m. Alternatively, Ulendo Airlink and Vueling Airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) twice daily.

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