Bilbao to Lisbon bus with Alsa

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Cheap bus tickets from Bilbao to Lisbon

Showing times and prices for Feb 18

Cheapest

$54

Average

$54

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.

Cheapest

11:00AM14h25

Bilbao

12:25AMLisbon

$541One-way

1 transfer

2nd Cheapest

08:00AM13h15

Bilbao

08:15PMLisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios

$551One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

08:00AM12h59

Bilbao

07:59PMLisbon

$551One-way

0 transfers

Bilbao to Lisbon bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Alsa Normal AlsaNormal	08:00AM Bilbao	13h15	08:15PM Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios	0 transfersDirect
Alsa Normal AlsaNormal	08:00AM Bilbao	12h59	07:59PM Lisbon	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	11:00AM Bilbao	14h25	12:25AM Lisbon	1 transfer
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Bus times from Bilbao to Lisbon

Showing times and prices for Feb 18

Fastest Journey

12 h 59 m

Average

13 h 33 m

Buses per day

Distance

726 km

Of the 3 buses that leave Bilbao for Lisbon every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

08:00AM12h59

Bilbao

07:59PMLisbon

$551One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

08:00AM13h15

Bilbao

08:15PMLisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios

$551One-way

0 transfers

11:00AM14h25

Bilbao

12:25AMLisbon

$541One-way

1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Lisbon

Buses from Bilbao to Lisbon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 14h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€28) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

450 miles (725 km)

Average bus duration

14h 9m

Cheapest ticket price

$31 (€28)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

11h 15m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Bus companies: Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus from Bilbao to Lisbon

Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus buses will get you between Bilbao and Lisbon from $28 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Bus information from Bilbao to Lisbon with Alsa:

Average Duration: 11 h 29 min
Cheapest Price: $32
Alsa frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Bus information from Bilbao to Lisbon with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 12 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: $44
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the buses include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

BlaBlaCar Bus from Bilbao to Lisbon bus information:

Average Duration: 11 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: $28

Buses from Bilbao to Lisbon

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.

Which bus companies travel from Bilbao to Lisbon?

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.

How long is the bus from Bilbao to Lisbon?

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.

How many buses are there from Bilbao to Lisbon?

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.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Bilbao to 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.

FAQs: Bus from Bilbao to Lisbon

FAQs: Take the bus from Bilbao to Lisbon with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Lisbon.

Cheap bus tickets from Bilbao to Lisbon can start from as little as $31 (€28) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bilbao to Lisbon is $72 (€64); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Bilbao to Lisbon bus time is 11 h 15 min covering the 450 mile (725 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Bilbao to Lisbon leaves at 12: 05AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Bilbao to Lisbon leaves at 11: 55PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Bilbao to Lisbon without having to change trains with Alsa or FlixBus. There are 5 direct buses from Bilbao to Lisbon each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Bilbao to Lisbon bus with Alsa, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the journey between Bilbao and Lisbon as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Lisboa, Gare Oriente, located 5.6 miles (9 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a bus from Bilbao to Lisbon is September.

You have options as you can travel to Lisbon from Bilbao 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.