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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $69.
Distance: 451 miles (726 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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$53 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price | $151 Average price |
10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 14m Average total duration 27h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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 Lisbon to Bilbao:
A bus is $98 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Bilbao costing on average $151 (€122).
A bus is $151 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Bilbao costing on average $204 (€165).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
Train takes on average 27h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Lisbon to Bilbao
How to get from Lisbon to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:50 PM11h00Lisboa, Gare Oriente9:50 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:50 PM11h00Lisboa, Gare Oriente9:50 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
TP10643:00 PM1h35Humberto Delgado Airport5:35 PMBilbao Airport$5141One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus10:25 PM11h15Lisboa, Gare Oriente10:40 AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$551One-way0 transfers
47618:00 AM13h59Lisboa, Gare Oriente10:59 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 AM15h00Lisboa, Gare Oriente10:05 PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea$591One-way0 transfers
VY27017:10 PM1h40Humberto Delgado Airport9:50 PMBilbao Airport$911One-way0 transfers
VY8463 · VY14209:15 PM10h00Humberto Delgado Airport8:15 AMBilbao Airport$2471One-way1 transfer
VY8463 · VY14229:15 PM12h10Humberto Delgado Airport10:25 AMBilbao Airport$2471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Bilbao:
A bus is $98 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Bilbao costing on average $151 (€122).
A bus is $151 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Bilbao costing on average $204 (€165).
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
Train takes on average 27h 44m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Bilbao as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, TAP Portugal, Iberia, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, regional jet, easyJet, GetJet Airlines to go to Bilbao by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar to go to Bilbao by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, regional jet, easyJet.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.
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