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Compare train, coach and flight for Bilbao to Rome
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 flight with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £23, and a coach costs an average of £82.
Distance: 1269 km
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£126 Average Price Cheapest | £156 Average Price |
6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 51m Average total duration 31h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get to Rome from Bilbao by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY1435 · VY6102Cheapest
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VY1423 · VY6102Other options
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VY1427 · VY6110
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FAQs: Bilbao to Rome
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.

There are 3 travel options from Bilbao to Rome. You can take a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Rome from Bilbao is by taking a flight, which costs on average £34.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bilbao to Rome:
Taking a flight costs £45 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £79.
Taking a flight costs £289 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £323.
The quickest way to travel to Rome from Bilbao is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Rome by coach takes 29 h 50 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 76 h 15 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 786 miles from Bilbao to Rome.
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Rome is:
- Around 5 coaches per day.
- Around 60 flights per day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Bilbao to Rome as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Bilbao to Rome:
- Flights mostly leave from Bilbao Airport and tend to arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Bilbao to Rome:
- FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Rome by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Bilbao to Rome for £49.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, Volotea, Iberia, Air Europa, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or KLM Cityhopper for flights to Rome. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Volotea Bilbao to Rome tickets on Omio for £34.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Rome by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Renfe Viajeros Bilbao to Rome tickets on Omio for £323.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bilbao to Rome with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct coach with.
- You can take a direct flight with Volotea.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Rome tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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