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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bilbao to Lisbon
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $152.
Distance: 451 miles (726 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 37m Average total duration 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 $100 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Lisbon costing on average $152 (€123).
A bus is $100 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Lisbon costing on average $152 (€123).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 37m.
Train takes on average 26h 20m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€42) compared to roughly $179 (€145) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $127 (€103). The journey takes 10h 7m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bilbao to Lisbon
How to get from Bilbao to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Lisbon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3169 · 31244:30 AM16h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:45 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$421One-way1 transfer
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- 3169 · 31244:30 AM16h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:45 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- VY27003:05 PM1h40Bilbao Airport3:45 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$871One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus11:55 PM10h55Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea9:50 AMLisboa, Gare Oriente$451One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:25 AM12h30Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea9:55 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$511One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:55 PM10h50Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea8:45 AMLisboa, Gare Oriente$571One-way0 transfers
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U276906:53 AM17h57Bilbao-Abando11:50 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$1331One-way1 transfer
UX7160 · UX11599:05 PM10h45Bilbao Airport6:50 AMHumberto Delgado Airport$1501One-way1 transfer- UX7154 · UX11594:50 PM15h00Bilbao Airport6:50 AMHumberto Delgado Airport$1591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Lisbon:
A bus is $100 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Lisbon costing on average $152 (€123).
A bus is $100 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Lisbon costing on average $152 (€123).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 37m.
Train takes on average 26h 20m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Lisbon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar to go to Lisbon by bus.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Lisbon by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, TAP Portugal, Iberia, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, easyJet, Swiss, Lufthansa, Air Nostrum, regional jet, GetJet Airlines to go to Lisbon by flight.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, easyJet, regional jet.
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