There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Setúbal by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bilbao Airport, bus
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane BIO - LIS
- Take the bus from Gare do Oriente 21-C to Avenida Dom João IIbus
5h 25m€56–216Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus
- Take the train from Sete-Rios to Setúbaltrain Fertagus
14h 21m€52–137Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Lisbonbus FlixBus N1193A / ...
- Take the bus from Gare do Oriente 21-C to Avenida Dom João IIbus 4720 / ...
11h 41m€77–116Train, bus
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Badajoztrain Alv
- Take the bus from Badajoz to Setúbalbus
13h 41m€130–195Drive 874.9 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Setúbalcar 874.9 km
8h 50m€141–204Bus to Santander Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane SDR - LIS
- Take the bus from Gare do Oriente 21-C to Avenida Dom João IIbus
7h 32m€122–322Bus, train via Macedo de Cavaleiros
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Terminal Rodoviário de Macedo de Cavaleirosbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Macedo de Cavaleiros to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus
- Take the train from Sete-Rios to Setúbaltrain
15h 1m€70–123
Bilbao to Setúbal by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Setúbal is to bus and train via Macedo de Cavaleiros which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Setúbal is to fly and bus which takes 5h 25m and costs €55 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Setúbal. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Avenida Dom João II via Gare do Oriente 21-C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Bilbao and Setúbal is 788 km. The road distance is 874.9 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Setúbal without a car is to bus which takes 11h 41m and costs €75 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Bilbao to Setúbal, including transfers.
Bilbao to Setúbal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Setúbal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lisbon station.
Setúbal is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 3:07 PM in Bilbao and 2:07 PM in Setúbal.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Setúbal is 875 km. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Bilbao to Setúbal.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Setúbal, Portugal?
You can take a bus from Bilbao to Avenida Dom João II via Lisbon and Gare do Oriente 21-C in around 11h 41m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–210
Flights from Santander Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Santander Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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 Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +351 210 418 800
- [email protected]
- Website
- carrismetropolitana.pt
Bus from Gare do Oriente 21-C to Avenida Dom João II
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- carrismetropolitana.pt
- On-board Ticket
- €3–6
Bus from Gare do Oriente 21-C to Avenida Dom João II
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- carrismetropolitana.pt
- On-board Ticket
- €3–6
Bus from Gare do Oriente 21-C to Avenida Dom João II
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- carrismetropolitana.pt
- On-board Ticket
- €3–6
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