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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Albufeira is to bus via Lisbon which costs €50 - €120 and takes 16h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Albufeira is to fly and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs €50 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Albufeira?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Albufeira. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Albufeira via Lisbon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Albufeira?

The distance between Bilbao and Albufeira is 1216 km. The road distance is 966.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Albufeira without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 47m and costs €45 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 12h 47m to get from Bilbao to Albufeira, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Albufeira bus from?

Bilbao to Albufeira bus services, operated by Autobuses La Union, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Bilbao to Albufeira bus arrive?

Bilbao to Albufeira bus services, operated by Autobuses La Union, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Albufeira?

Albufeira is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 11:37 AM in Bilbao and 10:37 AM in Albufeira.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Albufeira?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Albufeira is 967 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Bilbao to Albufeira.

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

Book your Bilbao to Albufeira bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Albufeira?

There are 8442+ hotels available in Albufeira.

Bilbao to Albufeira - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Albufeira by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
2. Take the train from Estación de Atocha to Sevilla - Estacion Santa Justatrain
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus
12h 47m
€49–179
Fly Bilbao Airport to Seville Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane BIO - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla - Plaza de Armas to Albufeirabus
7h 49m
€34–155
Bus via Lisbon
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus
2. Take the bus from Lisbon to Albufeirabus 1010 / ...
16h 20m
€52–114
Drive 966.6 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Albufeiracar 966.6 km
10h 44m
€149–215
Train, bus via Huelva
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Huelvatrain Alv / ...
3. Take the bus from Huelva to Albufeirabus
13h 19m
€67–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus A/3714 / ...
2. Take the bus from Vitoria to Albufeirabus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 55m
€71–103
Fly Bilbao Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane BIO - LIS
2. Take the bus from Lisbon to Albufeirabus
7h 27m
€54–198
Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly to Seville Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
2. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane VIT - SVQ
3. Take the bus from Sevilla - Plaza de Armas to Albufeirabus
8h 28m
€113–278

Bilbao to Albufeira by bus

14Weekly Buses

16h 20mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,216 km
Duration: 12h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Albufeira via Lisbon in around 16h 20m.

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