How to travel from Lisbon to Bilbao

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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 $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 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 $23, and a flight costs an average of $69.

Distance: 451 miles (726 km)

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$56

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$196

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$145

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11h 2m

Average total duration

10h 32m

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6h 10m

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29h 51m

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29h 21m

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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2.2 - 4.3kg

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from Lisbon to Bilbao

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:50PM10h55
Lisboa, Gare Oriente
10:45AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$481One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:50PM10h55
Lisboa, Gare Oriente
10:45AMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$481One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY2701
03:40PM1h30
Humberto Delgado Airport
06:10PMBilbao Airport
$851One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
06:10AM15h00
Lisboa, Gare Oriente
10:10PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:55AM14h55
Lisboa, Gare Oriente
09:50PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:25AM15h25
Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado
09:50PMBilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
$501One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesIB5365
03:40PM1h30
Humberto Delgado Airport
06:10PMBilbao Airport
$1481One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX1150 · UX7159
11:35AM7h30
Humberto Delgado Airport
08:05PMBilbao Airport
$1801One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX1152 · UX7159
07:40AM11h25
Humberto Delgado Airport
08:05PMBilbao Airport
$2011One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Bilbao

Travel to Bilbao 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 Lisbon to Bilbao.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lisbon and Bilbao including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $23 (€18).

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

A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Bilbao costing on average $69 (€55).

A bus is $121 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Bilbao costing on average $145 (€115).

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 44m.

Train takes on average 27h 37m.

The distance from Lisbon to Bilbao is approximately 451 miles (726 km).
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Bilbao is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 1 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Bilbao:
  • Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Bilbao by bus.
  • Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Bilbao by train.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, easyJet, regional jet, Iberia, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, TAP Portugal, GetJet Airlines to go to Bilbao by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lisbon to Bilbao with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, regional jet, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, TAP Portugal.
Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Bilbao often also extend their vacation to go to Donostia-San Sebastian, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Pamplona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bilbao and these popular destinations at a great price.
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