How to travel from Bilbao to Rome

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bilbao to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €35, and a bus costs an average of €51.

Distance: 788 miles (1269 km)

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€121

Average price

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€141

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6h 32m

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3h 32m

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31h 45m

Average total duration

31h 15m

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30m

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3.8 - 7.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 3.2kg

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from Bilbao to Rome

How to get from Bilbao to Rome by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bilbao to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Brussels AirlinesSN3714 · SN3183
01:40PM6h35
Bilbao Airport
08:15PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$2591One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:05PM32h05
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
06:10AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$1821One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY1423 · VY6102
07:10AM3h55
Bilbao Airport
11:05AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$7081One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:55AM31h50
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
06:45PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$1881One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:15PM33h35
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
07:50AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$1971One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
06:50AM35h15
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
06:05PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
$2081One-way
2 transfers
LufthansaLH1831 · LH1868
07:40AM5h45
Bilbao Airport
01:25PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$3001One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH1825+LufthansaLH1870
11:35AM6h40
Bilbao Airport
06:15PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$3001One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1147 · LH232
06:45AM5h55
Bilbao Airport
12:40PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$3111One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bilbao to Rome

Travel to Rome easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Rome.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bilbao and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Rome is a flight with an average price of $45 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Rome:

A flight is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Rome costing on average $65 (€51).

A flight is $366 (€290) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Rome costing on average $410 (€325).

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes on average 28h 20m.

Train takes on average 76h 15m.

The distance from Bilbao to Rome is approximately 788 miles (1269 km).
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Rome is:
  • Around 68 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Rome as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bilbao to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bilbao to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Rome by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rome by bus.
  • Travel with Volotea, Vueling Airlines, Iberia, Air Europa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, ITA, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, KLM, GetJet Airlines to go to Rome by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bilbao to Rome:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
Omio customers who travel from Bilbao to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.

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