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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 $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. 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 $60, while a flight costs an average of $413.
Distance: 451 miles (726 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$60 Average price Cheapest | $413 Average price | $173 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 16m Average total duration 12h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bilbao to Lisbon
Compare the available ways to get from Bilbao to Lisbon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Lisbon:
A bus is $353 (€295) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Lisbon costing on average $413 (€345).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 16m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€51) compared to roughly $173 (€145) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $113 (€95). The journey takes 12h 46m 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.
32752:25 AM11h35Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses1:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$541One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 32752:25 AM11h35Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses1:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX7154 · UX11574:50 PM3h25Bilbao Airport7:15 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$4141One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus10:55 PM10h50Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea7:45 AMLisboa, Gare Oriente$641One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:25 AM12h30Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea9:55 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$641One-way0 transfers
- Normal9:30 AM10h34Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses7:04 PMLisboa, Oriente$661One-way0 transfers
- UX7160 · UX11599:05 PM11h45Bilbao Airport6:50 AMHumberto Delgado Airport$1991One-way1 transfer
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LH178011:55 AM11h50Bilbao Airport10:45 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$2301One-way1 transfer- LH1831 · LH17807:15 AM16h30Bilbao Airport10:45 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$2301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Lisbon:
A bus is $353 (€295) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Lisbon costing on average $413 (€345).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 16m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses 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 to go to Lisbon by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, TAP Portugal, Iberia, Swiss, easyJet, Lufthansa, CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Royal Air Maroc, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Lisbon by flight.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte.
- 2 direct flights per day with Vueling, TAP Portugal, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
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