How to travel from Milan to Bilbao

There are 2 options to travel between Milan and Bilbao including taking a bus and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Bilbao is a flight with an average price of zł283.

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

A flight is zł168 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Bilbao costing on average zł451.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 2m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 22h 1m.

The distance from Milan to Bilbao is approximately 617 miles (993 km).

The average frequency per day from Milan to Bilbao is:

• Around 58 flights per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Bilbao:

• Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Vueling, easyJet, Malta Air, Ryanair, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Eurowings, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Europa, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air to go to Bilbao by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Bilbao by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Bilbao with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Malta Air, Ryanair.
• 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.

Omio customers who travel from Milan to Bilbao often also extend their vacation to go to Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Pamplona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bilbao and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Bilbao to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Bilbao, you can enjoy panoramic views from Mount Artxanda, accessible by funicular, and explore the vibrant La Ribera Market with its fresh produce and local delicacies. A walk along the Nervión River offers beautiful cityscape views, while enjoying pintxos in local bars provides a taste of Basque culture. Discover the Azkuna Zentroa, a cultural center in a former wine warehouse. Don't miss the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao with its innovative architecture, the historic Casco Viejo, the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, the Gothic Santiago Cathedral, and the striking Zubizuri Bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava.

A visit to Bilbao is typically well-suited for a 2 to 3-day itinerary, allowing time to explore the Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, and enjoy the local cuisine.