How to travel from Lisbon to Bilbao

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 €53.

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

A bus is €290 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Bilbao costing on average €343.

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 11m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 37m.

The distance from Lisbon to Bilbao is approximately 451 miles (726 km).

The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Bilbao is:

• Around 33 flights per day.
• Around 13 buses 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, Gare Oriente 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, Internorte, Rede Expressos to go to Bilbao by bus.
• Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, TAP Portugal, Iberia, easyJet, azores airlines, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Royal Air Maroc, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Bilbao by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lisbon to Bilbao with the following travel companies:

• 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte.
• 2 direct flights per day with Vueling, TAP Portugal, easyJet, CitizenPlane.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Bilbao to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Bilbao, you can enjoy panoramic views from Mount Artxanda, accessible by funicular, and explore the vibrant La Ribera Market with its fresh produce and local delicacies. A walk along the Nervión River offers beautiful cityscape views, while enjoying pintxos in local bars provides a taste of Basque culture. Discover the Azkuna Zentroa, a cultural center in a former wine warehouse. Don't miss the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao with its innovative architecture, the historic Casco Viejo, the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, the Gothic Santiago Cathedral, and the striking Zubizuri Bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava.

A visit to Bilbao is typically well-suited for a 2 to 3-day itinerary, allowing time to explore the Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, and enjoy the local cuisine.