There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Bilbao by plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, 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 Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FCO - BIO
5h 38m€50–179Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
22h 35m€291–571Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Toulonbus N523
- Take the bus from Toulon to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1155
26h 25m€134–223Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Civitavecchiatrain Re
- Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
31h 29m€206–320Train, bus
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain Fr
- Take the bus from Padova to Bilbao Intermodalbus
27h 38m€162–287Drive 1,674.2 km
- Drive from Rome to Bilbaocar 1,674.2 km
16h 6m€267–385
Rome to Bilbao by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Bilbao is to fly which costs €50 - €180 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €50 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Bilbao via Toulon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.
The distance between Rome and Bilbao is 1296 km. The road distance is 1674.2 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 22h 35m and costs €290 - €600.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Rome to Bilbao, including transfers.
Rome to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Bilbao train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €290 - €600 and takes 22h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €230 and takes 26h 25m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Bilbao, Spain?
Volotea, Ulendo Airlink, and Vueling 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 Bilbao-Abando via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 22h 35m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulon to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110–160
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulon station.
Rome to Bilbao train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Bilbao is 1674 km. It takes approximately 16h 6m to drive from Rome to Bilbao.
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