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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £129 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £129, while a flight costs an average of £275.
Distance: 1269 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£275 Average Price | £129 Average Price Cheapest | £248 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 29h 9m Average total duration 28h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Rome:
A coach is £146 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Rome costing on average £275.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Coach takes on average 29h 9m.
You'll arrive about 13h 33m sooner (3h 47m by flight vs 17h 20m by car). Tickets start at around £275 compared to roughly £248 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.
How to get to Rome from Bilbao by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Rome are Florence, Naples, Orvieto, Siena and Tivoli. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Rome on Omio.
Florence is known for Renaissance art and architecture, with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio shaping its skyline. Despite its fame, it feels compact and lived-in, with busy piazzas, artisan workshops and a strong Tuscan food culture.
Naples is a lively city on the Bay of Naples, known for pizza, faded grandeur and the presence of Vesuvius. Its historic centre is dense and energetic, where churches, street life and sea views sit close together.
Orvieto is known for its dramatic Duomo, Etruscan heritage and position on volcanic cliffs. Medieval streets, underground spaces and a calm Umbrian atmosphere give it a distinct character.
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.
Tivoli is a hillside town east of Rome known for Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa. Its historic centre feels lived-in and calm, with stone streets, fountains and broad views over the surrounding countryside.
Travel to Rome 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 Rome.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Rome:
A coach is £146 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Rome costing on average £275.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Coach takes on average 29h 9m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Rome as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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