There are 8 ways to get from Portugal to Bilbao by plane, bus, train (Renfe), 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 Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
best- Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane OPO - BIO
4h 23m€43–165Bus via Estação Oriente
- Take the bus from Lisbon to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1193A / ...
12h 54m€72–122Train
- Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Entroncamentotrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Badajoztrain Re
- Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
17h 31m€144–240Drive 863 km
- Drive from Lisbon to Bilbaocar 863 km
8h 14m€138–199Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LIS - BIO
4h 47m€56–203Bus to Vigo, fly
- Take the bus from Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Braga to Vigo Urzáizbus
- Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane VGO - BIO
7h 17m€100–300Bus
- Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Bilbao Intermodalbus
12h 54m€77–127Bus #2
- Take the bus from Lisbon - Sete Rios to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 29m€72–137
Portugal to Bilbao by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portugal to Bilbao is to fly which costs €40 - €170 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Portugal to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €40 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Portugal to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Martim Moniz and arriving at Bilbao via Lisbon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Portugal to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Entroncamento, Badajoz and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 31m.
The distance between Portugal and Bilbao is 553 km. The road distance is 863 km.
The best way to get from Portugal to Bilbao without a car is to bus via Estação Oriente which takes 12h 54m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Portugal to Bilbao, including transfers.
Portugal to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lisbon station.
Portugal to Bilbao train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.
The best way to get from Portugal to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Estação Oriente, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 12h 54m, you could also train, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 17h 31m.
What companies run services between Portugal and Bilbao, Spain?
Volotea, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lisbon to Bilbao twice daily. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 11h 15m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €24–160
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–240
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–200
Flights from Vigo to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–300
Flights from Vigo to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–280
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Entroncamento to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lisbon to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around Spain
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe
Read the travel guide
What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Portugal to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.
Portugal to Bilbao train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entroncamento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portugal to Bilbao is 863 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Portugal to Bilbao.
Book your Portugal to Bilbao train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1751+ hotels available in Bilbao.










