How to get from Rome to Bilbao
- 1274 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 4h 05m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 05m
1 transfer
Flight
€91
Cheapest
19h 40m
1 transfer
Bus
€74
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Bilbao. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 4h 05m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1274 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 22, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1274 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €20Checked Sep 20 | 4h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €105Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 19h 40m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€20Checked Sep 204h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€105Omio catalogue, Sep 2519h 40m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Bilbao: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome Fiumicino → Barcelona El Pratflight
Ryanair·1h 50m - 2Barcelona El Prat → Bilbao Airportflight
Vueling·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Rome to Bilbao
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€20Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 32h 55m€105Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairRome Fiumicino-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →VuelingBarcelona El Prat-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusRoma-Toulouse, Toulouse-BilbaoBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, Vueling, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Bilbao works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Rome to Barcelona, about 1h 50m. Transfer in Barcelona and continue by VY flight on to Bilbao (1h 15m). In total it's roughly €91 over 4h 5m, 1 transfer.
Rome to Bilbao: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Bilbao?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 4h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Bilbao from Rome?
About 1274 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Bilbao cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €91. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Rome to Bilbao?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 4h 05m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Rome to Bilbao?
About 4h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Rome and Bilbao?
Rome is FCO and Bilbao is BIO, so this route is usually written FCO to BIO.
Which operators run Rome to Bilbao?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, Vueling, FlixBus.
Can you get from Rome to Bilbao without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 19h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Bilbao?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Ryanair, Vueling
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 22 Sep 2026