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Lisbon to Bilbao Bus Schedule
Bus from Lisbon to Bilbao: Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from Lisbon to Bilbao. Traveling by bus from Lisbon to Bilbao usually takes around 14 hours and 14 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 450 mi (725 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $27.63 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Lisbon to Bilbao?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Lisbon to Bilbao. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 8 | 14h 14m | $53.98 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 8 trips from Lisbon to Bilbao, and usually makes the trip in about 14 hours and 14 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Lisbon to Bilbao
The bus takes an average of 14 hours and 14 minutes to cover the 450 miles from Lisbon to Bilbao. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Bilbao at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Lisbon to Bilbao, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Lisbon?
Main departure station: Estação do Oriente
Buses to Bilbao leave from 3 stations in Lisbon.
All bus stations in Lisbon:
Estação do Oriente
Lisbon (Airport)
Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado
Where does the bus arrive in Bilbao?
Main arrival station: Bilbao Bus Station
All buses from Lisbon arrive at one main station in Bilbao.
All bus stations in Bilbao:
Bilbao Bus Station
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