Bilbao to La Spezia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

639.5 miles 1029.2 km · straight line
767.4 miles estimated 1235 km · driving distance
15h 26min estimated drive time
€120 - €148 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Bilbao from La Spezia?

The distance from Bilbao to La Spezia is 639.5 miles (1029.2 km) as the crow flies. La Spezia is located E of Bilbao. By car, the driving distance is approximately 767.4 miles, taking about 15h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Bilbao is in Spain, while La Spezia is in Italy.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bilbao and La Spezia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bilbao to La Spezia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 26min €120 - €148 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 31min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 4min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bilbao & La Spezia

Quick Facts

Bilbao
43.26°N, 2.94°W
Europe/Madrid
19m elevation
La Spezia
44.10°N, 9.82°E
Europe/Rome
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients