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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Rome is to fly which costs €35 - €190 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €35 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Rome. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Rome. 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 20h 55m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Rome?

The distance between Bilbao and Rome is 1297 km. The road distance is 1674.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Rome without a car is to train which takes 20h 55m and costs €370 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Bilbao to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Rome bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Rome train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Rome?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €35 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €370 - €600 and takes 20h 55m, you could also bus via Marseille, which costs €150 - €240 and takes 26h 55m.

Where does the Bilbao to Rome bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bilbao to Rome train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bilbao to Rome?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21171+ hotels available in Rome.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Rome by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Fly from Bilbao Airport
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BIO - FCO
5h 40m
€35–188
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
20h 55m
€370–593
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
26h 55m
€158–234
Drive 1,674.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Romecar 1,674.8 km
16h 4m
€301–434
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BIQ - FCO
8h 52m
€95–316
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
€174–289
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 26m
€143–187

Bilbao to Rome by train

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20h 55mAverage Duration

€370Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,296.7 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Volotea, and Vueling Airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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 20h 55m.

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