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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bilbao to Lugo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Lugo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a flight costs an average of $362.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$69 Average price | $362 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Bilbao to Lugo
Compare the available ways to get from Bilbao to Lugo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Lugo:
A train is $61 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Lugo costing on average $69.
A train is $354 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Lugo costing on average $362.
Other travel options to Lugo take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Train takes on average 9h 6m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 8h 18m versus 5h 2m 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 Lugo
How to get from Bilbao to Lugo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Lugo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal2:15 AM 8h25 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 10:40 AM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal2:15 AM 8h25 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 10:40 AM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB23566:10 PM 1h10 Bilbao Airport 7:20 PM Santiago de Compostela Airport $168 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IB23547:40 AM 1h10 Bilbao Airport 8:50 AM Santiago de Compostela Airport $168 1 One-way 0 transfers
UX7154 · UX72374:50 PM 3h30 Bilbao Airport 8:20 PM A Coruña Airport $243 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX7154 · UX72334:50 PM 14h55 Bilbao Airport 7:45 AM A Coruña Airport $253 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Lugo:
A train is $61 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Lugo costing on average $69.
A train is $354 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Lugo costing on average $362.
Other travel options to Lugo take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Train takes on average 9h 6m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Lugo 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 A Coruña Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Lugo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Lugo, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Air Europa, Vueling, Iberia, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane to go to Lugo by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Lugo by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Lugo by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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