How to get from Bilbao to Rome
- 1274 km as the crow flies
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We compared the ways to travel from Bilbao to Rome. The most useful door-to-door route takes 21h 25m by bus, 1 transfer. 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 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1274 km
Bilbao to Rome: 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.
- 1Bilbao → Marseillebus
FlixBus·12h 10m - 2Marseille → RomabusFlixBus·7h 45m
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, Bilbao to Rome
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€23November 2026
€23Departure 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· 31h 25m€155Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bilbao to Rome works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bilbao to Marseille, about 12h 10m. Transfer in Marseille and continue by FlixBus bus on to Roma (7h 45m). In total it's roughly €79 over 21h 25m, 1 transfer.
Bilbao to Rome: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Rome?
The most useful route takes about 21h 25m by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Bilbao to Rome?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Rome from Bilbao?
About 1274 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bilbao to Rome cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €79. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bilbao to Rome?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Rome?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026