There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Portugalete by plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe), train, 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 Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane FCO - BIO
6h 8m€47–142Train
- 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
23h 10m€291–497Train, bus
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustintrain C3
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Bilbaobus
27h 10m€173–325Drive 1,684.6 km
- Drive from Rome to Portugaletecar 1,684.6 km
16h 15m€268–386Bus via Toulon
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Toulonbus N523
- Take the bus from Toulon to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1155
27h 31m€156–264Bus
- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Padua Via Fra' Paolo Sarpibus Itabus
- Take the bus from Padova to Bilbao Intermodalbus
31h 34m€141–212
Rome to Portugalete by train, tram, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Portugalete is to fly which costs €45 - €150 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Portugalete is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €45 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Portugalete. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Abaro 10 via Toulon and Basurto Ospitalea/Hospital Basurto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Portugalete. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Portugalete via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants and Abando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
The distance between Rome and Portugalete is 1309 km. The road distance is 1684.6 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Portugalete without a car is to train which takes 23h 10m and costs €290 - €500.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Rome to Portugalete, including transfers.
Rome to Portugalete bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Portugalete train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Portugalete is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €290 - €500 and takes 23h 10m, you could also bus via Toulon, which costs €150 - €270 and takes 27h 31m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Portugalete, Basque Country, Spain?
Ulendo Airlink, Volotea, and Vueling Airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Portugalete via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, Bilbao-Abando, and Abando in around 23h 10m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- zou.maregionsud.fr
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice Airport to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Toulon to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Padua Via Fra' Paolo Sarpi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +4-0263-21.55.00
- Website
- tabitatour.ro
Bus from Padova to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110–150
- Schedules at
- tabitatour.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Portugalete bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulon station.
Rome to Portugalete train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Portugalete is 1685 km. It takes approximately 16h 15m to drive from Rome to Portugalete.
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