What is the cheapest way to get from Venice to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Bilbao is to fly which costs €45 - €160 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Venice to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Venice to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €45 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Venice - Tronchetto Bus Station and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 57m.

How far is it from Venice to Bilbao?

The distance between Venice and Bilbao is 1261 km. The road distance is 1495.4 km.

How do I travel from Venice to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Venice to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 24m and costs €320 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Venice to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Venice to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Bilbao bus from?

Venice to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Venice - Tronchetto Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Venice to Bilbao train from?

Venice to Bilbao train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

Train, bus or fly from Venice to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Venice to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €130 - €250 and takes 24h 15m, you could also train, which costs €250 - €550 and takes 21h 57m.

Where does the Venice to Bilbao bus arrive?

Venice to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where does the Venice to Bilbao train arrive?

Venice to Bilbao train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Venice to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Bilbao is 1495 km. It takes approximately 15h 43m to drive from Venice to Bilbao.

How do I get a train ticket from Venice to Bilbao?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Venice to Bilbao?

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1761+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Venice to Bilbao - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane VCE - BIO
5h 41m
€46–153
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
5. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
19h 24m
€325–606
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Venice - Tronchetto Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
24h 15m
€132–244
Drive 1,495.4 km
1. Drive from Venice to Bilbaocar 1,495.4 km
15h 43m
€235–340
Train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
21h 57m
€254–536
Bus
1. Take the bus from Padova to Bilbao Intermodalbus
24h 35m
€115–207

Venice to Bilbao by train and bus

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19h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,260.5 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venice - Tronchetto Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 24h 15m.

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