The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bilbao to Lisbon
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
12 h 3 m
Buses per day
16
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 £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.
Of the 16 buses that leave Bilbao for Lisbon every day 15 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 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 59 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.
Normal8:3012h59Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses20:29Lisboa, Gare Oriente£411One-way0 changes
Normal8:3013h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses20:45Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios£411One-way0 changes
Normal8:3013h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses20:45Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios£411One-way0 changes
Normal8:3012h59Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses20:29Lisboa, Gare Oriente£411One-way0 changes
FlixBus4:0014h20Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea17:20Lisboa, Gare Oriente£441One-way0 changes
FlixBus0:2010h50Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea10:10Lisboa, Gare Oriente£441One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:5510h55Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea9:50Lisboa, Gare Oriente£451One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:2512h30Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea21:55Lisboa, Gare Oriente£531One-way0 changes
Normal8:3012h59Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses20:29Lisboa, Gare Oriente£411One-way0 changes
Normal8:3012h59Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses20:29Lisboa, Gare Oriente£411One-way0 changes
Travel Information
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 £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 £18, and a flight costs an average of £40.
Distance: 726 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£42 Average Price Cheapest | £159 Average Price | £111 Average Price |
12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 20m Average total duration 25h 50m 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, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 23:55 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 10h55 | 9:50 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 31 May | |||||
FlixBus | 0:20 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 10h50 | 10:10 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
4861 | 2:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 15h00 | 16:15 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 2:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 15h00 | 16:15 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 2:15 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 15h00 | 16:15 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 13h10 | 14:30 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 14h20 | 17:20 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 14h45 | 17:45 Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 15h10 | 18:10 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 15h30 | 18:30 Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 12h59 | 20:29 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 13h15 | 20:45 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 13h15 | 20:45 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 12h59 | 20:29 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 14h00 | 22:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:25 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 12h30 | 21:55 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte or Infobus to find the best option for your trip from Bilbao to Lisbon.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bilbao to Lisbon.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte or Infobus to find the best option for your trip from Bilbao to Lisbon.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Bilbao to Lisbon.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Lisbon
Buses from Bilbao to Lisbon run on average 10 times per day, taking around 11h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 8 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 30m.
Distance 726 km |
Average bus duration 11h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Infobus from Bilbao to LisbonYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Lisbon with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Infobus for as low as £18. 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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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