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National Museum of Ancient Art
Portugal’s premier art museum, spanning medieval to modern works. Highlights include Nuno Gonçalves and major European painting collections.
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€91
Fastest journey
9 h 59 m
Average duration
10 h 22 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
726 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Lisbon will cost around €91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 18 buses that leave Bilbao for Lisbon on Tue, Aug 04, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 726 km distance in an average of 10 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 59 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 10 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €44.
Distance: 451 miles (726 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€46 Average price Cheapest | €175 Average price | €123 Average price | €143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 20m Average total duration 25h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Lisbon:
A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Lisbon costing on average €123.
A bus is €129 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Lisbon costing on average €175.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
Train takes on average 25h 50m.
Tickets start at around €46 compared to roughly €143 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €97. The journey takes 11h 40m versus 8h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €72 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €89 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €89 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €89 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €88 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €62 |
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Lisbon buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:55 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 10h50 | 8:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 10h55 | 9:50 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:20 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 10h50 | 10:10 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 13h10 | 2:30 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 15h30 | 6:30 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 14h20 | 5:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 14h45 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 15h10 | 6:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
3169 · 3124 | 4:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 16h15 | 7:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 13h15 | 8:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 12h59 | 8:29 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 13h15 | 8:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 12h59 | 8:29 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 10h30 | 7:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 9h59 | 6:29 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 10h30 | 7:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 9h59 | 6:29 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 12h30 | 9:55 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bilbao to Lisbon run on average 10 times per day, taking around 11h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 451 miles (726 km) distance in 10h 30m.
Distance 451 miles (726 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Lisbon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lisbon trip today.
Portugal’s premier art museum, spanning medieval to modern works. Highlights include Nuno Gonçalves and major European painting collections.
Compact museum famed for the world’s largest tile collection. It explains azulejo art and includes a beautiful church interior.
Museum built around Gulbenkian’s exceptional private collection, from ancient artifacts to European masters, in a calm garden setting.
Lisbon’s oldest district, with narrow lanes, viewpoints, and fado heritage. It is the city’s most atmospheric area for wandering on foot.
Elegant central square on the Tagus framed by arcades and grand façades. A key meeting point and one of Lisbon’s defining public spaces.
Grand square famous for wave-pattern paving, fountains, and surrounding architecture. It is a classic starting point for central Lisbon walks.
Salt cod baked with cream, onion and potatoes. A beloved Lisbon comfort dish showing Portugal's deep bacalhau tradition.
Grilled salted cod, usually served with potatoes, olive oil and greens. Simple, iconic and central to Portuguese home cooking.
Shredded salted cod sautéed with onions, straw fries and egg. A classic Lisbon recipe said to have originated in the city.
Two-Michelin-star fine dining by Henrique Sá Pessoa. Creative Portuguese cuisine with refined tasting menus and polished service.
Historic Belém pastry shop famed for its original custard tarts. Busy, traditional and essential for a classic Lisbon sweet stop.
Traditional seafood restaurant in Cais do Sodré, known for shellfish, garlic clams and classic Portuguese fish dishes in a lively setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: lodging is cheaper than Paris, but central hotels rise in peak season. Meals and transit are generally good value for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafes; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.
There are multiple daily buses from Bilbao to Lisbon. Most available bus journeys are indirect, although Flixbus, Alsa and Eurolines offer infrequent direct routes. Travel times vary throughout the week and depend on the time of day, but passengers can expect the journey to take between 10 hours and 35 minutes and 36 hours and 45 minutes. Typically, buses make 1 stop in Madrid for between 1 hour and 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Budget operator Flixbus and bus companies Alsa, Eurolines France and Eurolines Switzerland offer direct and indirect bus travel options. The services on this route typically make 1 stop along the way in Madrid.
The bus from Bilbao to Lisbon takes between 10 hours and 35 minutes and 35 hours and 45 minutes. Flixbus offers the fastest direct bus journey on its regular overnight route. Alsa and Eurolines also infrequently offer direct routes during the day that leave around 8:00 a.m. and take between 12 hours and 15 minutes and 12 hours and 30 minutes.
Between Flixbus, Alsa, and Eurolines, there are usually 6 daily buses, except on Sundays when bus departures are more frequent, offering up to 25 options. Buses tend to depart in the morning between midnight and 9:00 a.m. but on Fridays, most bus companies offer later departures to account for travelers weekend plans. These tend to depart around 5:00 p.m. and arrive around 6:00 a.m. in Lisbon.
Departure bus station: Buses depart from Bilbao Estacion Termibus. Estacion Termibus is Bilbao’s main bus station, and is an 8-minute ride on the C2 bus from the city center, and the bus stop to look for is San Mames, which is located a quick 200 meter walk from Bilbao Estacion Termibus.
Arrival bus station: Buses arrive in Lisbon at one of its three main stations: Lisboa Oriente, Lisbon’s largest bus terminal, or bus stations Estacao Sete Rios or Praca Marechal Humberto Delgado. These stations are connected to Lisbon's city center and airport by the red, blue and red or green metro lines respectively.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Lisbon by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lisbon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bilbao to Lisbon buses use the Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea to Lisboa, Gare Oriente station pair, with some services arriving at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios. Use this guide to compare Bilbao and Lisbon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Lisboa, Gare Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Gare Oriente has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station), Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km), Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the concourse level.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
Available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Elevators, ramps.
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios is 4 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station), Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km), Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
Available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Elevators, ramps.
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