How to travel from Rome to Bilbao

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 39m. 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 bus costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $328.

Distance: 788 miles (1269 km)

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$161

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$144

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6h 39m

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3h 39m

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27h 58m

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52h 46m

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52h 16m

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3.8 - 7.6kg

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1.3 - 3.2kg

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:40AM27h45
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
02:25PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$1801One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:35PM28h20
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
11:55PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$1721One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY6101 · VY1424
09:45AM4h15
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
02:00PMBilbao Airport
$4751One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
05:25PM30h30
Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
11:55PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$1821One-way
2 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY6255 · VY8031
07:00AM7h35
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
02:35PMBilbao Airport
$2411One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH243 · LH1142
07:05AM5h00
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
12:05PMBilbao Airport
$3691One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH1867 · LH1828
12:20PM5h45
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
06:05PMBilbao Airport
$3591One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Bilbao

Travel to Bilbao 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 Rome to Bilbao.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Bilbao including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $50 (€39).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Bilbao costing on average $59 (€47).

A bus is $279 (€223) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Bilbao costing on average $329 (€262).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 27h 45m.

Train takes on average 52h 16m.

The distance from Rome to Bilbao is approximately 788 miles (1269 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Bilbao 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 Rome and Bilbao 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 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 Frecciarossa to go to Bilbao by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bilbao by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Volotea, Iberia, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Europa, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, ITA, GetJet Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings , Edelweiss Air to go to Bilbao by flight.
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.

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