There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Douro Valley by bus, train (Renfe), car, plane, or towncar
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Bus via Bragança
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estação Rodoviária de Bragançabus
- Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Bragança to Central de Camionagem de Lamegobus 51| Bragança
10h 31m€42–75Train
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ourensetrain Ave
- Take the train from Ourense to Porrinotrain Re
- Take the train from Porrino to Porto Campanhatrain Ic
- Take the train from Porto Campanha to Marco De Canavesestrain 871 / ...
18h 5m€158–272Drive 608.6 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Douro Valleycar 608.6 km
6h 11m€98–142Bus to Braganca Airport, fly to Vila Real Airport
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estação Rodoviária de Bragançabus
- Fly from Braganca Airport (BGC) to Vila Real Airport (VRL)plane BGC - VRL
7h 23m€104–352Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vila Realbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 52m€42–76Bus #2
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Vila Realbus FlixBus N1183 / ...
13h 42m€51–75Fly Bilbao Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BIO - OPO
- Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Peso da Réguatowncar
9h 2m€178–308
Braganca Airport (BGC) to Vila Real Airport (VRL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Douro Valley is to bus via Bragança which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Douro Valley is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs €95 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Douro Valley. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at São Geão via Estação Rodoviária de Bragança and Central de Camionagem de Lamego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Douro Valley. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Caldas De Moledo via Madrid Chamartín, Ourense, Porrino, Porto Campanha and Marco De Canaveses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
The distance between Bilbao and Douro Valley is 651 km. The road distance is 608.6 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Douro Valley without a car is to bus via Bragança which takes 10h 31m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Bilbao to Douro Valley, including transfers.
Bilbao to Douro Valley bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Douro Valley train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Douro Valley is to bus via Bragança which takes 10h 31m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €280 and takes 18h 5m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Douro Valley, Portugal?
You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Douro Valley via Estação Rodoviária de Bragança, Central de Camionagem de Lamego, and São Geão in around 10h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Douro Valley via Madrid Chamartín, Ourense, Porrino, Porto Campanha, Marco De Canaveses, and Caldas De Moledo in around 18h 5m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €24–160
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–240
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Ourense
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ourense to Porrino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Porrino to Porto Campanha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estação Rodoviária de Bragança
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Estação Rodoviária de Bragança to Central de Camionagem de Lamego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estação Rodoviária de Bragança
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vila Real
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Rede Expressos
- Phone
- (+351) 220 971 653
- [email protected]
- Website
- VM Transfers
Towncar from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Peso da Régua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €145
- Website
- VM Transfers
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Douro Valley bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Estação Rodoviária de Bragança station.
Bilbao to Douro Valley train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Douro Valley is 609 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Bilbao to Douro Valley.
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