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How to get fromBilbao to Douro Valleyby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Douro Valley by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vila Realbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 6m
    €52–94

  2. Bus via Bragança

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estação Rodoviária de Bragançabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Bragança to Central de Camionagem de Lamegobus bus 51| Bragança
    10h 35m
    €41–74

  3. Drive  608.6 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Douro Valleycar car 608.6 km
    6h 11m
    €100–144

  4. Fly Bilbao Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane BIO - OPO
    2. Take the train from Ermesinde to Caldas De Moledotrain train
    6h 59m
    €82–222

  5. Bus via Central de Camionagem de Lamego

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Vila Realbus bus FlixBus N1137 / ...
    11h 8m
    €56–87

  6. Bus via Benavente

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Estación Intermodal to Benaventebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benavente to Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Realbus bus Andorra
    14h 11m
    €70–73

  7. Bus to Braganca Airport, fly to Vila Real Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estação Rodoviária de Bragançabus bus
    2. Fly from Braganca Airport (BGC) to Vila Real Airport (VRL)plane plane BGC - VRL
    7h 23m
    €162–384

  8. Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane SDR - OPO
    3. Take the train from Ermesinde to Caldas De Moledotrain train
    9h 57m
    €158–368

Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Douro Valley, Portugal?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vila Real twice a week. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Rede Expressos also services this route once a week.

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