There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Venice by plane, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BIO - VCE
5h 49m€37–142Train
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Luciatrain
22h 20m€253–410Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Venice - Tronchetto Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
24h 15m€124–243Drive 1,498.9 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Venicecar 1,498.9 km
15h 44m€239–345Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus
24h 33m€122–202
Bilbao to Venice by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Venice is to fly which costs €35 - €150 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Venice is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €35 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Venice station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Venice - Tronchetto Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Venice. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.
The distance between Bilbao and Venice is 1255 km. The road distance is 1498.9 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Venice without a car is to train which takes 22h 20m and costs €250 - €410.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Bilbao to Venice, including transfers.
Bilbao to Venice bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Venice train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Venice is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €410 and takes 22h 20m, you could also bus via Bordeaux, which costs €120 - €250 and takes 24h 15m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Venice, Italy?
Ulendo Airlink, Volotea, and five other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Venezia Santa Lucia via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 22h 20m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €20–150
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–150
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Venice - Tronchetto Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Venice bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Bilbao to Venice train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Venice is 1499 km. It takes approximately 15h 44m to drive from Bilbao to Venice.
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