How to get to Florence from Bilbao

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Compare coach and flight for Bilbao to Florence

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £130 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £130, while a flight costs an average of £303.

Distance: 1143 km

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£303

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£130

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£208

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5h 40m

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3h 40m

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24h 41m

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24h 11m

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14h 15m

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3.4 - 6.9kg

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1.1 - 2.9kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Florence is a coach with an average price of £130.

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

A coach is £174 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Florence costing on average £303.

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Coach takes on average 24h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bilbao and Florence including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 10h 35m sooner (3h 40m by flight vs 14h 15m by car). Tickets start at around £303 compared to roughly £208 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Bilbao to Florence

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3168 · 94763
    9:3525h10
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    10:45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    £831One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3168 · 94763
    9:3525h10
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    10:45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    £831One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 3925
    16:452h05
    Santander Airport
    18:50Bologna Airport
    £841One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:0026h25
    Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    11:25Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    £1421One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    14:4023h20
    Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    14:00Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    £1701One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:3027h50
    Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    8:20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    £1791One-way
    1 change
  • VuelingVY3956+RegionaleRegionale 20693+IntercityIntercity 598
    11:3510h25
    Bilbao Airport
    22:00Florence Santa Maria Novella
    £911One-way
    2 changes
  • VuelingVY3956+RegionaleRegionale 20687 · Regionale 4106
    11:359h25
    Bilbao Airport
    21:00Florence Santa Maria Novella
    £931One-way
    2 changes
  • VuelingVY3956+RegionaleRegionale 20721 · Regionale Veloce 4110
    11:3512h15
    Bilbao Airport
    23:50Florence Santa Maria Novella
    £931One-way
    2 changes

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Best day trips from Florence by bus

The most popular day trips by bus from Florence are Siena, Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano and Bologna. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Florence on Omio.

A view of Siena

Day trip from Florence to Siena by bus

Why visit Siena for the day?

Siena is a medieval Tuscan city known for the Piazza del Campo, the Palio and its striped Duomo. Its steep lanes, Gothic buildings and strong civic traditions give it a more austere character than many larger Italian cities.

A view of Pisa

Day trip from Florence to Pisa by bus

Why visit Pisa for the day?

Pisa is known worldwide for the Leaning Tower, but it is also a compact university city with medieval streets and graceful squares. Along the Arno, historic buildings and student life give it an easy, thoughtful atmosphere.

A view of Lucca

Day trip from Florence to Lucca by bus

Why visit Lucca for the day?

Lucca is known for its complete Renaissance walls, Romanesque churches and handsome historic squares. Its compact old centre feels calm and distinctly Tuscan, with medieval streets and a strong local character.

A view of San Gimignano

Day trip from Florence to San Gimignano by bus

Why visit San Gimignano for the day?

San Gimignano is a Tuscan hill town best known for its medieval towers and remarkably preserved historic centre. Stone streets, fortified walls and views over the surrounding countryside give it a striking, self-contained character.

A view of Bologna

Day trip from Florence to Bologna by bus

Why visit Bologna for the day?

Bologna is known for its porticoes, medieval centre and one of Europe’s oldest universities. The city feels lively yet grounded, with red-brick streets, elegant piazzas and a food culture that shapes daily life.

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FAQs: Bilbao to Florence

Travel to Florence 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 Florence.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bilbao and Florence including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Florence is a coach with an average price of £130.

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

A coach is £174 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Florence costing on average £303.

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Coach takes on average 24h 41m.

The Bilbao to Florence distance is approximately 1143 km.
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Florence is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 9 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bilbao to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bilbao to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Florence by coach.
  • Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Iberia, Malta Air, Air France, CitizenPlane, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Florence by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bilbao to Florence:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Volotea, Malta Air, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Bilbao to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bilbao to Florence, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Florence, you can climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for stunning panoramic views of the city, visit the Accademia Gallery to admire Michelangelo's David, and take a cooking class to master traditional Tuscan dishes. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region and explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market for local goods. Key sights include the Florence Cathedral with its impressive dome, the Uffizi Gallery with artworks by Botticelli and Michelangelo, the historic Ponte Vecchio, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the elegant Boboli Gardens.
To fully experience Florence, spending at least three days is ideal to explore its rich history, art, and architecture, including visits to iconic sites such as the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio.

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