The cheapest and fastest buses from Porto to Bilbao
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€49
Fastest journey
8 h 40 m
Average duration
10 h 45 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
524 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Porto to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto to Bilbao will cost around €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
Of the 5 buses that leave Porto for Bilbao on Sun, Mar 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 15 the direct buses cover the 524 km distance in an average of 10 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 40 m .
On Sun, Mar 15 the slowest buses will take 12 h 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 bus and flight for Porto to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Porto to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €18.
Distance: 524 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €106 Average price |
10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Porto to Bilbao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Bilbao buses for today, Saturday, March 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 8h40 | 5:40 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 9:15 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 16h30 | 1:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 10:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 15h45 | 1:45 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, March 15 | |||||
Normal | 6:30 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 11h45 | 6:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:45 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 11h30 | 6:15 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 12h00 | 7:00 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 9h50 | 10:00 PM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Porto to Bilbao buses with Omio?
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 BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rede Expressos or Autna to find the best option for your trip from Porto to Bilbao.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Porto to Bilbao.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rede Expressos or Autna to find the best option for your trip from Porto to Bilbao.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Porto to Bilbao.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Porto to Bilbao
Buses from Porto to Bilbao run on average 8 times per day, taking around 10h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €18 by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 524 km distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 524 km |
Average bus duration 10h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar, Autna from Porto to BilbaoYou can travel by bus between Porto to Bilbao with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar, Autna for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Porto to Bilbao
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto to Bilbao 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 Bilbao, 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.
- Rede Expressos
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Porto to Bilbao
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetaria Terminal (in the station)
- Restaurante Campanhã (0.5 km)
- Tasquinha do Caco (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 205, 206, 207 Metro: A, B, C, E Train: Urban, Regional
- 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
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