Rome2Rio

How to get fromMilan to Bilbaoby train, plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV), bus, or car

Find Transport to Bilbao

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Milan to Bilbao by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV), 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.

  1. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane MXP - BIO
    5h 19m
    €25–148

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain train
    3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain train Alv
    18h 30m
    €215–427

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Fr
    2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Bilbaobus bus FlixBus N1156
    19h 47m
    €122–196

  4. Drive  1,234.3 km

    1. Drive from Milan to Bilbaocar car 1,234.3 km
    13h 26m
    €197–284

  5. Fly Milan Linate Airport to Bilbao Airport

    1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LIN - BIO
    6h 52m
    €103–255

  6. Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport

    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain train
    2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane TRN - BIO
    6h 4m
    €51–271

  7. Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane plane BGY - VIT
    3. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Boluetabus bus
    6h 35m
    €68–350

  8. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Santander Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane plane MXP - SDR
    3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    7h 41m
    €60–202

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    19h 53m
    €108–198

Milan to Bilbao by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€215Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Milan to Bilbao.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,017.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Bilbao-Abando via Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants in around 18h 30m. Alternatively, Air France, easyJet, and Vueling Airlines fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 5 times a week.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Spain

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

More Questions & Answers