How to travel from Bilbao to Lisbon

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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 prices starting from $25. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $54.

Distance: 451 miles (726 km)

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$57

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$216

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$176

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12h 10m

Average total duration

11h 40m

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5h 10m

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2h 10m

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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2.2 - 4.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Lisbon is a bus with an average price of $57 (€46).

This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Lisbon:

A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Lisbon costing on average $151 (€123).

A bus is $159 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Lisbon costing on average $216 (€175).

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 40m.

Train takes on average 25h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bilbao and Lisbon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bilbao to Lisbon among Omio's users.

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from Bilbao to Lisbon

How to get from Bilbao to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bilbao to Lisbon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55 PM10h55
    Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    9:50 AMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55 PM10h55
    Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    9:50 AMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TAP PortugalTP1063
    12:25 PM1h40
    Bilbao Airport
    1:05 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $2921One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AlsaNormal
    8:30 AM12h59
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    8:29 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • InternorteNormal
    8:30 AM12h59
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    8:29 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    8:30 AM13h15
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    8:45 PMLisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX7158 · UX1159
    12:45 PM19h05
    Bilbao Airport
    6:50 AMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX7160 · UX1159
    9:05 PM10h45
    Bilbao Airport
    6:50 AMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $1951One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe ALVIA04186+easyJetEC7690
    6:53 AM17h27
    Bilbao-Abando
    11:20 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $2311One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bilbao to Lisbon

Travel to Lisbon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Lisbon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bilbao and Lisbon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Lisbon is a bus with an average price of $57 (€46).

This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Lisbon:

A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Lisbon costing on average $151 (€123).

A bus is $159 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Lisbon costing on average $216 (€175).

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 40m.

Train takes on average 25h 50m.

The distance from Bilbao to Lisbon is approximately 451 miles (726 km).
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Lisbon is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 10 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bilbao to Lisbon:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bilbao to Lisbon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Lisbon by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, Iberia, easyJet, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, regional jet, Air Nostrum, GetJet Airlines to go to Lisbon by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Infobus to go to Lisbon by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bilbao to Lisbon with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, regional jet.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
Omio customers who travel from Bilbao to Lisbon often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Madrid, Paris, Sintra, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lisbon and these popular destinations at a great price.
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