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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Frank Gehry’s titanium-clad museum is Bilbao’s global icon, celebrated for major contemporary art shows and bold architecture.
Cheapest price on Oct 29
$44
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$56
Fastest journey on Oct 29
8 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
10 h 57 m
Buses on Oct 29
6
Distance
524 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Porto to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto to Bilbao will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
On Thu, Oct 29, we found 6 buses from Porto to Bilbao, including 4 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 29 the direct buses cover the 524 km distance in an average of 10 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 40 m .
On Thu, Oct 29 the slowest buses will take 12 h 14 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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Normal · NormalBuses from Porto to Bilbao run on average 9 times per day, taking around 12h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 325 miles (524 km) distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 325 miles (524 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Porto to Bilbao.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:59PM | Duration 12h59 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:29PM | Duration 9h29 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:59PM | Duration 12h14 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Bilbao buses for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 12:10 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 9h50 | 11:00 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 9:15 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 16h30 | 2:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 10:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 15h45 | 2:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
3168 | 11:55 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 8h30 | 9:25 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 7:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 11h55 | 7:55 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 12h05 | 9:55 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 9:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 12h59 | 10:59 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Porto to Bilbao with Alsa, FlixBus, and Internorte. Overnight buses available on this route with Alsa, FlixBus, and BlaBlaCar Bus. Regional buses available on this route with Alsa. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Frank Gehry’s titanium-clad museum is Bilbao’s global icon, celebrated for major contemporary art shows and bold architecture.
Fine arts museum with outstanding Basque, Spanish, and European works spanning from the Middle Ages to today.
Museum devoted to Basque archaeology, ethnography, and local history inside a restored Jesuit college in the Old Town.
Bilbao’s medieval old quarter, packed with historic streets, shops, churches, and lively plazas ideal for walking.
Riverside promenade around the Guggenheim, excellent for architecture views, public art, and easy city-center walks.
Panoramic hilltop viewpoint reached by funicular, popular for sweeping views over Bilbao and access to green walking areas.
Salt cod cooked slowly in olive oil, garlic and chilli until the sauce emulsifies. A Basque classic closely linked to Bilbao's traditional seafood cooking.
Salt cod baked with a sauce of peppers, tomato, onion and garlic. A hallmark Biscayan dish that reflects Bilbao's historic cod trade.
Veal shanks braised in red wine and vegetables until tender. This rich stew is a beloved specialty from the Basque Country and northern Spain.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Martín Berasategui with creative tasting menus and refined service inside the Guggenheim Museum.
Elegant Michelin-starred venue serving modern Basque cuisine with strong seasonal products. Ideal for a high-end local dining experience.
Traditional restaurant known for Basque seafood and meat dishes in a polished setting near the river. Well regarded for classic local cooking.
Moderate for Spain: hotels and dining cost more than smaller cities, but pintxos, public transit, and coffee remain fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafes and taxis, small change or rounding up is enough.
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Most Porto to Bilbao buses use the Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea. Use this guide to compare Porto and Bilbao bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã is 2 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetaria Terminal (in the station), Restaurante Campanhã (0.5 km), Tasquinha do Caco (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
Available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã: Elevators.
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.
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several nearby cafes and restaurants.
Wi-Fi is available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea. ATMs are available at nearby locations.
Ticket office support is available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea.
Available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea: Ramps and designated areas for accessibility.
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