How to travel from Bilbao to Lisbon

Sun, Apr 26
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
FlixBus
Vueling
Renfe Viajeros
Alsa
BlaBlaCar Bus
1,000+ more
FlixBus
Vueling
Renfe Viajeros
Alsa
BlaBlaCar Bus
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

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 $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 $29, and a flight costs an average of $49.

Distance: 451 miles (726 km)

Compare bus with

Most popular
Bus
Flight

$61

Average price

Cheapest

$163

Average price

12h 2m

Average total duration

11h 32m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

5h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 6m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.2 - 4.3kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Vueling

Most popular airline

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Travel options
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
    10:25 AM12h30
    Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    9:55 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:25 AM12h30
    Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    9:55 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TAP PortugalTP1065
    7:45 PM1h40
    Bilbao Airport
    8:25 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $4991One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55 PM10h55
    Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    9:50 AMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • InternorteNormal
    8:30 AM12h59
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    8:29 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $721One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    8:30 AM12h59
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    8:29 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $721One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY1423 · VY8468
    7:10 AM11h00
    Bilbao Airport
    5:10 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $2481One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1423 · VY8466
    7:10 AM7h10
    Bilbao Airport
    1:20 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $3171One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1421 · VY8468
    8:55 AM9h15
    Bilbao Airport
    5:10 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $3231One-way
    1 transfer

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Sat
Apr 25
Sun
Apr 26
Mon
Apr 27
Tue
Apr 28
Wed
Apr 29
Thu
Apr 30
Fri
May 01
Sat
May 02
Sun
May 03
Mon
May 04
Tue
May 05
Wed
May 06
Thu
May 07
Fri
May 08
Sat
May 09
Sun
May 10
Mon
May 11
Tue
May 12
Wed
May 13
Thu
May 14
Fri
May 15

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

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.

FAQs
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 $29 (€23).

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

A bus is $19 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Lisbon costing on average $49 (€39).

A bus is $117 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Lisbon costing on average $146 (€117).

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 50m.

Train takes on average 23h 17m.

The distance from Bilbao to Lisbon is approximately 451 miles (726 km).
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Lisbon is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 1 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, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
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 FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Lisbon by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, easyJet, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Iberia, TAP Portugal, regional jet, Air Nostrum, Bulgaria Air, GetJet Airlines to go to Lisbon by flight.
  • Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Lisbon by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bilbao to Lisbon with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, TAP Portugal, regional jet.
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.
HomeTravelTravel to PortugalTravel to LisbonHow to travel from Bilbao to Lisbon

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone