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 €50 - €180 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 €50 - €180.

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 Toulon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.

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 Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Roma Termini via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 21m.

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 22h 21m and costs €290 - €500.

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 Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando 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 €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €290 - €500 and takes 22h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €230 and takes 26h 40m.

Where does the Bilbao to Rome bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bilbao to Rome train arrive?

Bilbao to Rome train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants 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 train ticket from Bilbao to Rome?

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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?

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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 (Renfe, 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
€50–179
Train
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
22h 21m
€293–495
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Toulonbus FlixBus N1155
2. Take the bus from Toulon to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N523
26h 40m
€130–222
Drive 1,674.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Romecar 1,674.8 km
16h 4m
€267–385
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
9h 2m
€106–309
Bus, train via Nice Airport (NCE)
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 4m
€159–292
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus
2. Take the train from Padova to Roma Terminitrain 8902
28h 40m
€178–262

Bilbao to Rome by bus

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26h 40mAverage Duration

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

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

Volotea, Ulendo Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 3 times a day. 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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