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Compare train, coach 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 flight with prices starting from £23. 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 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 train costs an average of £242.
Distance: 1269 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£122 Average Price Cheapest | £147 Average Price | £242 Average Price |
6h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 48m Average total duration 29h 18m 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.
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How to get to Bilbao from Rome by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Rome to Bilbao is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY6105 · VY1424Cheapest
W46185Fastest
W46185Other options
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IB658 · IB433
IB650 · IB441
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FAQs: 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.

There are 3 travel options from Rome to Bilbao: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Bilbao is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of £33 compared to other travel options to Bilbao:
A flight is £32 less than a coach with an average ticket price of £65 from Rome to Bilbao.
Taking a flight costs £228 less than taking a train, which costs on average £261 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Rome and Bilbao is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 27 h 50 min of travel time.
Train takes 52 h 16 min on average.
The Rome to Bilbao distance is approximately 786 miles.
The average frequency per day from Rome to Bilbao is:
- Around 1 coach per day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Rome and Bilbao 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 Rome to Bilbao:
- Flights from Rome to Bilbao most often leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Rome to Bilbao:
- FlixBus can take you to Bilbao by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Rome to Bilbao for £65.
- Vueling Airlines, Volotea, Iberia, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Alitalia, Eurowings or Edelweiss Air can get you to Bilbao by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Volotea from Rome to Bilbao for £33 on Omio.
- Frecciarossa can take you to Bilbao by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Frecciarossa from Rome to Bilbao for £261.
Yes, there are direct routes from Rome to Bilbao with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct coaches with.
- You'll find direct flights with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Bilbao 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 trip.
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