How to travel from Porto to Bilbao

There are 3 options to travel between Porto and Bilbao including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Porto to Bilbao is a bus with an average price of $53 (€43).

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

A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Bilbao costing on average $108 (€88).

A bus is $99 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Bilbao costing on average $152 (€123).

The fastest way to travel from Porto to Bilbao is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 22m.

Train takes on average 27h 6m.

The distance from Porto to Bilbao is approximately 325 miles (524 km).

The average frequency per day from Porto to Bilbao is:

• Around 33 flights per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porto 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 Porto to Bilbao:

• Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Porto to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar to go to Bilbao by bus.
• Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Bilbao by train.
• Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, Volotea, Iberia, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, CitizenPlane to go to Bilbao by flight.

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

• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar.
• 1 direct flights per day with Vueling.

Omio customers who travel from Porto 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.