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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lisbon to Bilbao

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£36

Average price

£52

Fastest journey

10 h 55 m

Average duration

11 h 56 m

Buses per day

Distance

726 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lisbon to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lisbon to Bilbao will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.

Fast coaches

Of the 16 buses that leave Lisbon for Bilbao every day 10 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 11 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 55 m .

The slowest buses will take 12 h 40 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.

FlixBus

22:5010h55

Lisboa, Oriente

10:45Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea

£361One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

14:4512h40

Lisboa, Oriente

04:25Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea

£401One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

16:0012h45

Lisboa, Oriente

05:45Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea

£431One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

05:3515h35

Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado

22:10Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea

£451One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

05:2515h25

Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado

21:50Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea

£451One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Lisbon to Bilbao

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. 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 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 £23, and a flight costs an average of £62.

Distance: 726 km

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Most popular Coach	Flight	Train
£45 Average Price Cheapest	£171 Average Price	£106 Average Price
13h 1m Average total duration 12h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	29h 51m Average total duration 29h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest	2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Lisbon to Bilbao bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday 18 July

Last updated at 14:16

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus	15:00 Lisboa, Oriente	12h45	03:45 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	16:05 Lisboa, Oriente	12h35	04:40 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	1 change
FlixBus	20:50 Lisboa, Oriente	11h00	07:50 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	0 changesdirect
Normal · Normal · Normal	21:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	15h45	12:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	2 changes
Normal · Normal · Normal	21:15 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)	15h30	12:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	2 changes
Normal · Normal · Normal	21:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	15h15	12:45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	2 changes
Normal · Normal	21:45 Lisboa, Oriente	16h45	14:30 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	1 change
FlixBus	21:50 Lisboa, Oriente	10h55	08:45 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	0 changesdirect
Saturday 19 July
FlixBus	04:25 Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado	15h25	19:50 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	04:35 Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado	15h35	20:10 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	04:55 Lisboa, Oriente	14h55	19:50 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	05:10 Lisboa, Oriente	15h00	20:10 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	0 changesdirect
Normal	06:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	14h29	20:59 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	07:00 Lisboa, Oriente	13h59	20:59 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	07:20 Lisboa, Oriente	12h30	19:50 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	1 change
FlixBus	13:45 Lisboa, Oriente	12h40	02:25 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Lisbon to Bilbao

Portugal

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Buses from Lisbon to Bilbao run on average 8 times per day, taking around 12h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

726 km

Average bus duration

12h 30m

Cheapest ticket price

£23

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

10h 50m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus Lisbon to Bilbao

Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus coaches will get you to Bilbao from Lisbon from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

Alsa is the main provier of coach travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of coaches with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal coach with free WiFi, toilets, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium coaches provide more luxurious services when travelling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other coach tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Coach information from Lisbon to Bilbao with Alsa:

Average Duration: 11 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: £32
Alsa frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Coach information from Lisbon to Bilbao with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 11 h
Cheapest Price: £27
FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar, is a provider operating long-distance coach services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the coaches include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags per person.

Lisbon to Bilbao coach information with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 11 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £23

FAQs: Lisbon to Bilbao coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Lisbon to Bilbao with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Lisbon to Bilbao.

Cheap coach tickets from Lisbon to Bilbao can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Lisbon to Bilbao is £56; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time between Lisbon and Bilbao is on average 12 h 14 min for the 450 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Lisbon to Bilbao by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Lisbon to Bilbao leaves at 02: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Lisbon to Bilbao leaves at 23: 30.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Lisbon to Bilbao without having to change trains with Alsa or FlixBus. There are 5 direct coaches from Lisbon to Bilbao each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Lisbon to Bilbao coach with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar or Infobus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip from Lisbon to Bilbao as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lisboa, Gare Oriente, which is located around 5.6 miles (9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Lisbon to Bilbao by coach is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Bilbao from Lisbon including taking a train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Lisbon to Bilbao has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Lisbon to Bilbao.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Lisbon to Bilbao.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Lisbon to Bilbao.

No, luggage for the coach from Lisbon to Bilbao needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Lisbon to Bilbao.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Lisbon to Bilbao.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Lisbon to Bilbao.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Lisbon to Bilbao.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Lisbon and Bilbao

Lisbon

Bilbao

The major coach station for departures in Lisbon is Lisboa, Oriente. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lisboa, Oriente for your trip from Lisbon to Bilbao.

Lisboa, Oriente Wifi