Bilbao to Lisbon by train

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Overview: trains from Bilbao to Lisbon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bilbao to Lisbon, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:30 View journey
Last train 17:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 15hr 20m View journey
Distance (km) 728
Trains / day 2 View all
Cheapest journey £28.00 View journey
Avg journey time 19hr 5m
Train operators 3

From Bilbao to Lisbon by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Bilbao to Lisbon by train. With 2 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Bilbao to Lisbon

Getting from Bilbao to Lisbon by rail typically costs £28.00, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel from Bilbao to Lisbon

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 09:42 and the last departure is 17:00. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:30 and the last train leaves at 17:00. On average, a total of 2 trains make this journey each day.

Bilbao to Lisbon train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 728 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 15 hours and 20 minutes.

When are tickets between Bilbao and Lisbon available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Bilbao and Lisbon can be purchased 4 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Maximising your travels to Lisbon

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Lisbon.

FAQs about the train journey from Bilbao to Lisbon

Want to know more about your journey from Bilbao to Lisbon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Bilbao and Lisbon by train is 728 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.