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How to get fromBilbao to Romeby plane, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Rome by plane, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane BIO - FCO
    5h 40m
    €46–169

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train
    22h 21m
    €295–497

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Toulonbus bus FlixBus N1155
    2. Take the bus from Toulon to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus N523
    26h 40m
    €138–227

  4. Drive 1,674.8 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Romecar car 1,674.8 km
    16h 4m
    €265–382

  5. Bus, train via Nice Airport (NCE)

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Nice Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimigliatrain train C3
    3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Roma Terminitrain train Ic
    27h 4m
    €161–298

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus bus
    2. Take the train from Padova to Roma Terminitrain train 8902
    28h 40m
    €178–262

Bilbao to Rome by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€295Cheapest 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 two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Roma Termini via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 22h 21m.

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