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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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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 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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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 $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).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
Train takes on average 25h 50m.
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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.
FlixBus11:55 PM10h55Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea9:50 AMLisboa, Gare Oriente$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:55 PM10h55Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea9:50 AMLisboa, Gare Oriente$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
TP106312:25 PM1h40Bilbao Airport1:05 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$2921One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal8:30 AM12h59Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses8:29 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$381One-way0 transfers
Normal8:30 AM12h59Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses8:29 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$381One-way0 transfers
Normal8:30 AM13h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses8:45 PMLisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios$381One-way0 transfers
UX7158 · UX115912:45 PM19h05Bilbao Airport6:50 AMHumberto Delgado Airport$1301One-way1 transfer
UX7160 · UX11599:05 PM10h45Bilbao Airport6:50 AMHumberto Delgado Airport$1951One-way1 transfer
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EC76906:53 AM17h27Bilbao-Abando11:20 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$2311One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
Train takes on average 25h 50m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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