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Galata Museo del Mare
Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Genoa will cost around €118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €106.
It's difficult to get from Bilbao to Genoa without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Bilbao to Genoa run on average 6 times per day, taking around 20h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €69 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 595 miles (959 km) distance in 17h 5m.
Distance 595 miles (959 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €69 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 17h 5m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bilbao to Genoa.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 25h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 25h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 28h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €106 |
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Genoa buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 25h40 | 8:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 24h30 | 10:55 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 1 transfer | |
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Major maritime museum with immersive galleries on ships, trade, migration, and navigation. Essential for understanding Genoa’s seafaring legacy.
Celebrated art museum in a UNESCO palace, showing European paintings from medieval to baroque periods in elegant historic interiors.
Historic palace museum with frescoed rooms, portraits, and decorative arts. A cornerstone of Genoa’s civic collections on Via Garibaldi.
UNESCO avenue lined with splendid Renaissance and Baroque palaces. Genoa’s grandest street and the city’s essential architectural walk.
Historic old port redeveloped with promenades, museums, and harbor views. A lively base for walking, sightseeing, and modern Genoa culture.
Large central square framed by civic buildings and the famous fountain. A classic meeting point and key stop between the center and old town.
Liguria's iconic flatbread made with chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Crisp outside and soft inside, it is a classic Genoese street food.
Fresh basil sauce from Genoa made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano, pecorino, and olive oil. It is the city's most famous pasta condiment.
Hand-shaped twisted pasta traditionally served with pesto, green beans, and potatoes. This combination is a hallmark of home-style Genoese cooking.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the old harbor area, known for refined Ligurian seafood tasting menus and polished contemporary service.
Historic traditional restaurant in the old town serving classic Genoese dishes, pesto, and seafood in a warm, established setting.
Popular casual spot famed for farinata and other wood-fired Ligurian street foods. Simple atmosphere, central location, and long local following.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local transit are reasonable for most tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxis are usually rounded up; small change is enough in cafes.
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Most Bilbao to Genoa buses use the Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea to Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia station pair, with some services arriving at Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria. Use this guide to compare Bilbao and Genoa bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several nearby cafes and restaurants.
Wi-Fi is available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea. ATMs are available at nearby locations.
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
Available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea: Ramps and designated areas for accessibility.
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria. ATMs are several ATMs located nearby.
Ticket office support is available at Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria.
Available at Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries are nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel. ATMs are available at Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel.
Ticket office support is available at Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel.
Available at Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genoa, SS 1 / Viale Paolo Thaon di Revel: Accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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