The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bilbao to Lisbon
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
12 h 26 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
726 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bilbao to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Lisbon will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bilbao for Lisbon every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 726 km distance in an average of 12 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 13 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Bilbao to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £51.
Distance: 726 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£48 Average Price Cheapest | £144 Average Price | £109 Average Price |
12h 6m Average total duration 11h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 47m Average total duration 23h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bilbao to Lisbon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Lisbon coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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3275 | 01:25 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 11h35 | 13:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 02:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 14h00 | 16:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 02:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 13h29 | 15:44 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
3169 · 3124 | 03:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 15h50 | 19:20 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 1 change | |
Normal | 07:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 12h59 | 19:59 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 07:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 13h15 | 20:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 08:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 16h00 | 00:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 14h25 | 00:25 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:40 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 10h50 | 09:30 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 11h29 | 10:14 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 12h00 | 10:45 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:05 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 12h40 | 11:45 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Lisbon
Buses from Bilbao to Lisbon run on average 9 times per day, taking around 11h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 726 km distance in 10h 50m.
Distance 726 km |
Average bus duration 11h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 10h 50m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Bilbao to LisbonYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Lisbon with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bilbao to Lisbon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Lisbon by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lisbon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lisboa, Gare Oriente, located 5.6 miles (9 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bilbao and Lisbon
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station)
- Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km)
- Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 705, 725, 744, 759, 782 Metro: Red Train: Regional, Intercity, Alfa Pendular
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station)
- Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km)
- Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 726, 731, 746, 755, 758 Metro: Blue Train: Sintra
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