What is the cheapest way to get from Coimbra to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Coimbra to Bilbao is to bus via Macedo de Cavaleiros which costs €55 - €140 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coimbra to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Coimbra to Bilbao is to towncar and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €200 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Coimbra and Bilbao?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Coimbra and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Coimbra to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Coimbra-B and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid Chamartín and Miranda De Ebro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.

How far is it from Coimbra to Bilbao?

The distance between Coimbra and Bilbao is 695 km. The road distance is 689.8 km.

How do I travel from Coimbra to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Coimbra to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs €55 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Coimbra to Bilbao?

The bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Bilbao Intermodal takes 7h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Coimbra to Bilbao bus from?

Coimbra to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra station.

Where do I catch the Coimbra to Bilbao train from?

Coimbra to Bilbao train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Coimbra-B station.

Train or bus from Coimbra to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Coimbra to Bilbao is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 18h 25m.

Where does the Coimbra to Bilbao bus arrive?

Coimbra to Bilbao bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

What is the time difference between Coimbra and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h ahead of Coimbra. It is currently 2:18 PM in Coimbra and 3:18 PM in Bilbao.

Where does the Coimbra to Bilbao train arrive?

Coimbra to Bilbao train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entroncamento station.

Can I drive from Coimbra to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Coimbra to Bilbao is 690 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Coimbra to Bilbao.

How do I get a train ticket from Coimbra to Bilbao?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Coimbra to Bilbao?

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Coimbra to Bilbao - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, towncar, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Coimbra to Bilbao by bus, train (Renfe), car, towncar, plane, or train

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Bilbao Intermodalbus
7h 45m
€55–110
Train
1. Take the train from Coimbra-B to Entroncamentotrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Entroncamento to Badajoztrain Re
3. Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv / ...
5. Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv / ...
18h 25m
€143–242
Drive 689.8 km
1. Drive from Coimbra to Bilbaocar 689.8 km
6h 59m
€110–158
Towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly
1. Take a town car from Coimbra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
2. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane OPO - BIO
5h 17m
€206–318
Bus via Macedo de Cavaleiros
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Terminal Rodoviário de Macedo de Cavaleirosbus 54 | Lisboa / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Macedo de Cavaleiros to Bilbao Intermodalbus
10h 55m
€56–139
Train to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Coimbra-B to Lisboa Orientetrain
2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LIS - BIO
6h 3m
€74–222

Coimbra to Bilbao by bus

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Distance: 694.8 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Coimbra, Portugal and Bilbao, Spain?

ALSA operates a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Bilbao Intermodal once daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coimbra-B to Bilbao-Abando via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid Chamartín, and Miranda De Ebro in around 18h 25m.

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