How to travel from Rome to Bilbao

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Bilbao is a flight with an average price of $112 (€90).

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

A flight is $61 (€49) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Bilbao costing on average $173 (€139).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 26h 40m.

The distance from Rome to Bilbao is approximately 788 miles (1269 km).

The average frequency per day from Rome to Bilbao is:

• Around 70 flights per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome 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 Rome to Bilbao:

• Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.

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

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Bilbao by bus.
• Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Iberia, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Europa, KLM, ITA, GetJet Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings to go to Bilbao by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Rome to Bilbao:

• 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.

Omio customers who travel from Rome 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.