The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao to Lisbon
Cheapest price
€34
Average price
€67
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
12 h 42 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
726 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Lisbon will cost around €67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
Of the 14 buses that leave Bilbao for Lisbon on Sun, Jan 04, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 04 the direct buses cover the 726 km distance in an average of 12 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jan 04 the slowest buses will take 13 h 44 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, 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 €22. 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 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 €22, and a flight costs an average of €56.
Distance: 726 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€52 Average price Cheapest | €156 Average price | €119 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 buses for today, Saturday, January 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:40 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 10h50 | 9:30 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 12h40 | 11:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 3:00 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 15h20 | 6:20 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 15h00 | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 14h15 | 5:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 14h40 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 0 transfersDirect | |
3169 · 3124 | 3:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 16h15 | 7:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 4:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 14h15 | 6:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 13h44 | 5:44 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 12h59 | 7:59 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 13h15 | 8:15 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 14h00 | 10:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 16h00 | 12:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 14h25 | 12:25 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
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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 €22 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 726 km distance in 10h 50m.
Distance 726 km |
Average bus duration 11h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
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 €22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bilbao to Lisbon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Lisbon by bus. 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 bus, 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
Popular bus stations from Bilbao to 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 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
- 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
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