How to travel from Bilbao to Lisbon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bilbao to Lisbon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 $29, and a flight costs an average of $48.

Distance: 451 miles (726 km)

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$60

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$161

Average price

12h 2m

Average total duration

11h 32m

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5h 6m

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2h 6m

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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2.2 - 4.3kg

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from Bilbao to Lisbon

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus93271
    02:25AM11h35
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    01:00PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus93271
    02:25AM11h35
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    01:00PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TAP PortugalTP1063
    12:15PM1h40
    Bilbao Airport
    12:55PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $6631One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55PM10h55
    Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea
    09:50AMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $701One-way
    0 transfers
  • InternorteNormal
    08:45AM10h15
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    06:00PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $1271One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    08:45AM10h15
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    06:00PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $1271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX7160 · UX1159
    09:05PM10h45
    Bilbao Airport
    06:50AMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $1421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX7160 · UX1153
    09:05PM14h40
    Bilbao Airport
    10:45AMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $2391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX7154 · UX1153
    04:50PM18h55
    Bilbao Airport
    10:45AMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $2821One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bilbao to Lisbon

Travel to Lisbon 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 Bilbao to Lisbon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bilbao and Lisbon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Lisbon is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

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

A bus is $19 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Lisbon costing on average $48 (€39).

A bus is $116 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Lisbon costing on average $144 (€117).

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 50m.

Train takes on average 23h 17m.

The distance from Bilbao to Lisbon is approximately 451 miles (726 km).
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Lisbon is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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