Route guide

Bilbao → Verona

1132 km · Spain to Italy · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €37+ by bus

How to travel from Bilbao to Verona

There are 4 ways to travel between Bilbao and Verona — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€83–244

Duration: 9h 26m

via Renfe (AVE), Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo

~16 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€37–99

Duration: 16h 10m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~32 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€80–256

Duration: 4h 1m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Iberia, Vueling, ITA Airways

~177 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€136–249

Duration: 12h 35m

~192 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Bilbao and Verona highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 1132 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Spain into Italy. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Bilbao to Verona — every option in detail

Bilbao to Verona by train

Trains link Bilbao (Spain) and Verona (Italy) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 9h 26m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Renfe (AVE), Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €83 to €244. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 16 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 177 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~161 kg on this distance.

Bilbao to Verona by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Bilbao and Verona with a typical journey of 16h 10m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €37 when booked in advance, rising to €99 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Bilbao to Verona by flight

Flights between Bilbao and Verona take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 1m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Iberia, Vueling, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €80–256. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 177 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Bilbao to Verona by car

The driving distance from Bilbao to Verona is approximately 1302 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 12h 35m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €136–249 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Spain–Italy border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 192 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Bilbao and Verona is approximately 1132 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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