The average train between Lisbon and Bilbao takes 24h 15m and the fastest train takes 22h 26m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Lisbon to Bilbao. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Lisbon and Bilbao. The service departs Lisbon at 12:39 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Bilbao at 12:05:00. All services require a transfer at Entroncamento and take an average of 24h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lisbon to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lisboa Oriente station and arriving at Bilbao-Abando station via Entroncamento station, Badajoz station and Madrid Chamartín station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.
Lisbon to Bilbao train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa Oriente station.
Lisbon to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao-Abando station.
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The distance between Lisbon and Bilbao is 725.6 km. The road distance is 863 km.
You can take a train from Lisboa Oriente to Bilbao-Abando via Entroncamento, Badajoz, and Madrid Chamartín in around 17h 19m.