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How to get fromRome to Bilbaoby plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane FCO - BIO
    5h 38m
    €35–188

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Modane to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
    21h 16m
    €375–585

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Toulonbus bus N523
    2. Take the bus from Toulon to Bilbaobus bus FlixBus N1155
    26h 25m
    €148–228

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Civitavecchiatrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain train Alv
    31h 23m
    €195–295

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain train Fr
    2. Take the bus from Padova to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    27h 38m
    €161–260

  6. Drive  1,674.2 km

    1. Drive from Rome to Bilbaocar car 1,674.2 km
    16h 6m
    €273–394

Rome to Bilbao by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration26h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,296.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

Volotea, Ulendo Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Milano Centrale, Modane, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 21h 16m.

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