There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Venice by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, 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 from Bilbao Airport
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BIO - VCE
5h 22m€25–147Train
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- 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 S. Luciatrain Fr
21h 19m€232–516Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus
24h 31m€122–202Drive 1,498.9 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Venicecar 1,498.9 km
15h 44m€244–352Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BIQ - VCE
9h 19m€96–292Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 1645 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus 1922
27h 5m€149–234
Bilbao to Venice by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Venice is to fly which costs €24 - €150 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Venice is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €24 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Venice. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Padova via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Venice. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Zaragoza-Delicias, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 19m.
The distance between Bilbao and Venice is 1261 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 21h 19m and costs €230 - €550.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Bilbao to Venice, including transfers.
Bilbao to Venice bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, 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 22m and costs €24 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €550 and takes 21h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 24h 31m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Venice, Italy?
Ulendo Airlink, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Venezia S. Lucia via Zaragoza-Delicias, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 21h 19m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €80–450
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +4-0263-21.55.00
- Website
- tabitatour.ro
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110–150
- Schedules at
- tabitatour.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Venice bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Padova station.
Bilbao to Venice train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias 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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