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Eight ways to Travel from Palermo to Bilbao

Composite routes from Palermo to Bilbao

Cheapest
26 h 19 min
Car
2593 km.
from $142
Other
17 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
1480 km.
from $116.58
34 h 21 min
1480 km.
from $451.47
12 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
1480 km.
from $121.09
12 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
1480 km.
from $235.60
11 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
1480 km.
from $159.40
41 h 5 min
Ferry, Train
1479 km.
from $284.67
43 h 45 min
1479 km.
from $394.01

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Palermo Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$58.44–$254.07
Plane from Palermo Airport to Parayas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$48.27–$241.37
Plane from Palermo Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$41.92–$228.67
Plane from Palermo Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.74–$698.70

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Palermo Airport to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
13h 57m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$48.27–$228.67
Plane from Palermo Airport to Parayas
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$47.00–$228.67
Plane from Palermo Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.09–$470.04

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Palermo Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$58.44–$254.07
Plane from Palermo Airport to Parayas
Ave. Duration:
9h 37m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$48.27–$330.30
Plane from Palermo Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
11h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.09–$355.70
Plane from Palermo Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$368.41–$889.26

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Palermo Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.87–$241.37

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$88.93
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$88.93
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.27–$69.87

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.22–$101.63

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Roma Termini to Milan
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$49.54–$152.44

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Roma Termini to Milan
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.93–$120.68

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Palermo Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
11h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$88.93

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.53–$15.24
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.22–$9.53
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.53–$15.24

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.70–$17.79
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$13.97
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.70–$17.79
Bus from Palermo to Turin
Ave. Duration:
24h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.44–$228.67
Bus from Turin to Grenoble
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.14–$34.30
Bus from Grenoble to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$88.93–$127.04

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.97–$21.60
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.07–$17.79
Bus from Turin to Grenoble
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.87–$34.30

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Milan Lampugnano M1 to San
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.81–$82.57

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

Phone:
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
Website:
autoservizisalemi.it/en/
Bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
19h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.92–$107.98

Autobuses La Union

Phone:
+34 94 476 50 07
Website:
autobuseslaunion.com/en
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.99–$8.89

Other operators

Grandi Navi Veloci

Phone:
+39 010 209 4591
Email:
Website:
gnv.it/en
Other from Port of Palermo to Port
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.93–$203.26

Grimaldi Lines

Phone:
+39.081.496.444
Email:
Website:
grimaldi-lines.com/it/
Other from Port of Civitavecchia to Port
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$53.36–$76.22

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Bilbao is to fly and bus which costs $51.09 - $228.26 and takes 17h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $65.22 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Palermo Terminal Bus and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Milan Lampugnano M1 and Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Roma Termini, Milan Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 21m.

How far is it from Palermo to Bilbao?

The distance between Palermo and Bilbao is 1504 km.

How do I travel from Palermo to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 34h 21m and costs $228.26 - $445.65 .

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Palermo to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Bilbao bus from?

Palermo to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Bilbao train from?

Palermo to Bilbao train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Palermo to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $65.22 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $228.26 - $445.65 and takes 34h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $228.26 - $326.09 and takes 43h 45m.

Where does the Palermo to Bilbao bus arrive?

Palermo to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Where does the Palermo to Bilbao train arrive?

Palermo to Bilbao train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

How do I get a train ticket from Palermo to Bilbao?

Book your Palermo to Bilbao train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Palermo to Bilbao?

Book your Palermo to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1582+ hotels available in Bilbao. Prices start at $51.90 per night.
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