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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 $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. 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 $49, and a train costs an average of $324.
Distance: 788 miles (1269 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$152 Average price | $140 Average price Cheapest | $324 Average price |
6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 58m Average total duration 27h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52h 46m Average total duration 52h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Bilbao
How to get from Rome to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:40AM27h45Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina02:25PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$2001One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus05:25PM30h30Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)11:55PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$1811One-way2 transfers
Fastest
W4618501:05PM2h25Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport03:30PMBilbao Airport$2741One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus07:35PM28h20Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina11:55PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$1841One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:50PM34h15Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina10:05AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$2291One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35PM34h30Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)10:05AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$2291One-way2 transfers
IB648 · IB43512:00PM4h55Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport04:55PMBilbao Airport$3461One-way1 transfer
VY6109 · VY143603:20PM7h40Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport11:00PMBilbao Airport$3461One-way1 transfer
VY6107 · VY142410:25AM6h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport04:35PMBilbao Airport$3791One-way1 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.

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 $58 (€47).
A bus is $275 (€223) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Bilbao costing on average $324 (€262).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 45m.
Train takes on average 52h 16m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Iberia, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Europa, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, ITA, GetJet Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air to go to Bilbao by flight.
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